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LY62 DFZ

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,817 mi
Last recorded141,817 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY62 DFZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 141,817 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm/rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm/rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 128,149 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 128,127 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 113,337 miles

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

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

secondary bonnet catch defective

Pass 5 Jun 2023 104,110 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 26 May 2022 94,399 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 85,011 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 85,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 82,599 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 82,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 75,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 66,487 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 55,455 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 42,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 30,548 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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LY62 DFZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White 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 LY62 DFZ, 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 LY62 DFZ registered?

LY62 DFZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 January 2013.

Is LY62 DFZ safe to buy?

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