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AO13 XEJ

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,440 mi
Last recorded118,440 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 XEJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 118,440 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 118,326 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 103,104 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 82,955 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 74,912 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 18 May 2023 74,912 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 May 2022 65,954 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 May 2022 65,954 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 61,824 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 52,828 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

noisy steering rack

Fail 13 Aug 2020 52,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

noisy steering rack

Pass 1 Aug 2019 45,042 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 45,041 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 35,912 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 26,538 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 May 2016 19,958 miles

Offside Front ballast resistor insecure for head lights

both front fog light bulbs missing from lamps

hid bulbs fitted to front head lights unable to determine intensity of bulbs

Fail 25 May 2016 19,958 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front ballast resistor insecure for head lights

both front fog light bulbs missing from lamps

hid bulbs fitted to front head lights unable to determine intensity of bulbs

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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AO13 XEJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AO13 XEJ, 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 AO13 XEJ registered?

AO13 XEJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 June 2013.

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