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LJ51 NAT

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

118,066 mi
Last recorded118,066 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 NAT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 118,066 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 90,942 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 90,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 115,579 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 115,579 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 86,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 112,604 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2023 80,915 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 106,153 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 76,942 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 8 Nov 2021 96,543 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 74,519 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 67,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 87,045 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 60,464 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 60,464 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 76,510 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 76,510 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 76,510 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 49,845 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 65,513 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Jul 2017 41,356 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 41,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 56,758 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 30,078 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 48,203 miles

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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LJ51 NAT is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 LJ51 NAT, 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 LJ51 NAT registered?

LJ51 NAT is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 September 2013.

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