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LP62 TDZ

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,908 mi
Last recorded113,908 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP62 TDZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 113,908 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 106,748 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moist inside (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 31 May 2025 106,748 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moist inside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 102,598 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

slight smear front wipers

Pass 19 Jun 2023 100,821 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES FRONT

Pass 24 Oct 2022 95,967 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Oct 2021 83,068 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 83,068 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 75,120 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 75,120 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and gator split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Nail in tyre

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 64,894 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) light

Fail 9 Oct 2019 64,894 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) light

Pass 3 Apr 2018 47,872 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 34,317 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 34,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 23,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre devoid of tread on inside and outside edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre devoid of tread on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 23,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre devoid of tread on inside and outside edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre devoid of tread on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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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LP62 TDZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LP62 TDZ, 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 LP62 TDZ registered?

LP62 TDZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 February 2013.

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