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S30 LKJ

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

137,205 mi
Last recorded137,205 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS30 LKJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 137,205 miles

Nearside Rear tyre stepping inner edge

Offside Rear tyre stepping inner edge

Fail 24 Sep 2025 137,203 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre stepping inner edge

Offside Rear tyre stepping inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2025 95,261 miles

Nearside Front Fog light in operative

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 95,261 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Fog light in operative

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 86,763 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade worn out (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 86,762 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn discs worn,pitted & warped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade worn out (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 133,073 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 78,619 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 78,619 miles

Brake slack adjuster incorrectly adjusted no reserve travel (1.1.18 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 127,220 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 68,343 miles

under covers and engine cover fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 May 2022 121,210 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 121,210 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 64,538 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 64,538 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 111,876 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 58,412 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 104,039 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Upper Suspension Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2020 104,039 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Centre exhaust Sleeve insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Upper Suspension Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 51,666 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 92,768 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 41,165 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 80,024 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 33,221 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 67,670 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 63,591 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 27,172 miles

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

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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S30 LKJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 S30 LKJ, 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 S30 LKJ registered?

S30 LKJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 November 2013.

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