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LY13 KJK

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

53,637 mi
Last recorded53,637 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY13 KJK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 53,637 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 53,637 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam xenon type bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 50,540 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 46,308 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 41,486 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2022 37,287 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 37,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 33,747 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 30,933 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2019 26,926 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 23,448 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 20,632 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 14,696 miles

Centre Rear Rear washer jet not working.

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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LY13 KJK is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LY13 KJK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY13 KJK registered?

LY13 KJK is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 July 2013.

Is LY13 KJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY13 KJK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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