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L800 CYJ

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

126,268 mi
Last recorded126,268 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL800 CYJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 126,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2025 108,598 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 121,453 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 121,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 104,481 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Sep 2024 113,814 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 101,307 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 25 Oct 2023 101,307 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 21 Sep 2023 107,112 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 95,194 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear indicator lenses damaged

Pass 10 May 2022 98,362 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 82,624 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 90,969 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres reading 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 73,375 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2020 85,371 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 78,339 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 55,150 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 64,326 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 47,778 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 50,980 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 39,886 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 33,539 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 32,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres have worn edges (4.1.E.1)

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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L800 CYJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 L800 CYJ, 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.

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What year was L800 CYJ registered?

L800 CYJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 June 2013.

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