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YF62 JLV

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,439 mi
Last recorded144,439 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 JLV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 144,439 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 133,909 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 133,167 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 117,821 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2023 117,389 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 106,484 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2020 86,879 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 75,497 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 74,631 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 61,537 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 38,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tread

Fail 12 Jan 2016 38,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tread

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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YF62 JLV is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YF62 JLV, 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 YF62 JLV registered?

YF62 JLV is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 January 2013.

Is YF62 JLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF62 JLV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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