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L55 WTY

2013 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,520 mi
Last recorded83,520 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 WTY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 83,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Apr 2026 83,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 May 2025 75,791 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 66,977 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 59,467 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 51,457 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 42,470 miles
Fail 16 May 2021 42,470 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 40,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 37,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 34,246 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 29,649 miles

Offside wiper blade worn

Pass 1 Oct 2016 25,164 miles

Offside Front tyre scrubbing off on edges.

Fail 1 Oct 2016 25,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front tyre scrubbing off on edges.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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L55 WTY is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 64,196 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L55 WTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 13 years old, this Kia Sportage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L55 WTY registered?

L55 WTY is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 November 2013.

Is L55 WTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L55 WTY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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