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LJ63 LZB

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,890 mi
Last recorded103,890 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 103,890 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Fresheners, Stickers ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 103,890 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Fresheners, Stickers ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 87,987 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 78,962 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 78,962 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 72,169 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 64,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 56,559 miles

engine cover fitted

n/s rear shock absorber damp

o/s rear handbrake getting lazy and not locking out

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2018 45,389 miles

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

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

smoke test too clean to print results

top and bottom covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2017 34,307 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 34,307 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Rear 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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LJ63 LZB is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LZB, 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 LZB registered?

LJ63 LZB is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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The MOT history for LJ63 LZB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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