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LJ63 YZL

2013 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,862 mi
Last recorded78,862 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ63 YZL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 78,862 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 72,979 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear, lower rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 72,786 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor link rod detached (4.1.5 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear, lower rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 24 Nov 2023 63,136 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 63,135 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 52,879 miles

brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2021 46,540 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 44,691 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 44,690 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 40,517 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 40,517 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 34,458 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 34,458 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 22 May 2017 22,653 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 YZL is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Orange with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YZL, 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 YZL registered?

LJ63 YZL is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 November 2013.

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