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LJ62 KNM

2013 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

102,393 mi
Last recorded102,393 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ62 KNM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 102,393 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 97,159 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion to all 4 brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 95,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner cv boot perished

Offside Rear Inner cv boot perished

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 80,435 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 67,671 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge & 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 59,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge & Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge & Perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 52,232 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion; Exhaust

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 52,232 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion; Exhaust

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 42,941 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Slight corrosion; Exhaust

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 36,415 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 29,162 miles

minor windscreen damage

nearside front tyre tread perished

nearside rear suspension lower tie bar outer bush is in poor condition

rear tyres worn on edges

side repeater lights condensated

suspect rear brake pads getting low,advise check soon

Pass 8 Jan 2016 21,196 miles

nearside rear shock absorber damp

outer wall of offside rear tyre is damaged

windscreen damaged

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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LJ62 KNM is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 LJ62 KNM, 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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LJ62 KNM is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 January 2013.

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