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LJ60 LEF

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,690 mi
Last recorded137,690 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ60 LEF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 137,690 miles

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

Park brake requires adjustment or repair/cleaning

Fail 5 Nov 2021 137,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Void of tread on inner edge. Not showing cords at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Park brake requires adjustment or repair/cleaning

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 124,432 miles

Nearside Rear Park brake efficiency low

Fail 6 Nov 2020 124,432 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing No central buckle ,,,, Seat removed and buckle reinstated (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Park brake efficiency low

Pass 2 Sep 2019 98,856 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 98,854 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2018 93,682 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 90,971 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 90,961 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 78,566 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Oct 2015 59,085 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 46,787 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 36,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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LJ60 LEF is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2010 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 70,328 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 LJ60 LEF, 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 16 years old, this Kia Sportage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ60 LEF registered?

LJ60 LEF is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 December 2010.

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