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LJ63 LYF

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,088 mi
Last recorded105,088 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ63 LYF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 105,088 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 105,087 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Auxiliary drive belt perished

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 95,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 91,441 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 87,035 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 80,720 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 80,623 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 80,623 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 76,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracks in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 76,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel o/s+n/s (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracks in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 67,316 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 54,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin WILL NEED ATTENTION VERY SOON (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

front both wipers slightly smearing but clearing windscreen

unable to inspect inside of boot as full of luggage

Fail 19 Oct 2018 54,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin WILL NEED ATTENTION VERY SOON (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

front both wipers slightly smearing but clearing windscreen

unable to inspect inside of boot as full of luggage

Pass 25 Sep 2017 39,698 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 29,477 miles

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

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

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

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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LJ63 LYF is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LJ63 LYF, 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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LJ63 LYF is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 September 2013.

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