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LJ63 LYK

2013 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,195 mi
Last recorded99,195 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ63 LYK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 99,195 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2026 99,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2026 99,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2025 93,475 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 87,599 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 80,575 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 80,575 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 71,670 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 71,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 66,042 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking with age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 61,756 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 58,111 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 54,646 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 46,615 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 35,990 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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LJ63 LYK is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LJ63 LYK, 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 LJ63 LYK registered?

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

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