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LB62 ZFJ

2013 Kia Sportage

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,588 mi
Last recorded123,588 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB62 ZFJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 123,588 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened been welded covered in heavy black paint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 123,588 miles

Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2024 116,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 116,291 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 107,727 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 107,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 96,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 89,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 80,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 70,608 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 70,605 miles

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

Towbar attachment insecure plug (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Bonnet secondary catch seized

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 5 Feb 2019 63,764 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 63,697 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 55,796 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 47,173 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished down the tread

Pass 20 Jan 2016 33,259 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 33,257 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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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LB62 ZFJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LB62 ZFJ, 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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LB62 ZFJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 January 2013.

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