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522 XJ

2013 Kia Unknown

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,211 mi
Last recorded150,211 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Unknown94,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration522 XJ
MakeKia
ModelUnknown
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 150,211 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 150,193 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 150,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2024 146,968 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 146,964 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 126,789 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 126,789 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 116,083 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 104,149 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 99,485 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 97,119 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 96,912 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2019 96,324 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 71,303 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 69,585 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 63,778 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Unknown?

Based on 423 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,176
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 4
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522 XJ is a 2013 Kia Unknown in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2013 Kia Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 94,279 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 Unknown fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 522 XJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 13 years old, this Kia Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 522 XJ registered?

522 XJ is a 2013 Kia Unknown, first registered on 31 December 2013.

Is 522 XJ safe to buy?

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