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LF63 LZS

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,336 mi
Last recorded60,336 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF63 LZS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 60,336 miles

*REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE BUT NOT LIKELY TO FALL OFF*

*TESTED IN WET CONDITIONS*

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

Oil leak, but not excessive *REAR DIFFERENTIAL* (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 57,183 miles

*rear exhaust heat shield insecure*

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

Oil leak, but not excessive *rear differential* (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 57,169 miles

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

*rear exhaust heat shield insecure*

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive *rear differential* (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 54,737 miles

EXHAUST HEATSHIELD INSECURE

Pass 19 Jan 2023 50,438 miles

PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE JUST SUFFICIENT

Pass 1 Feb 2022 45,787 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 45,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 40,941 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 37,720 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 37,720 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 31,963 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 27,043 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 22,715 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 22,705 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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LF63 LZS is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LF63 LZS, 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 LF63 LZS registered?

LF63 LZS is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 December 2013.

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The MOT history for LF63 LZS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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