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AP13 FJF

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,025 mi
Last recorded153,025 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP13 FJF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 153,025 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 152,983 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 137,351 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 122,314 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 105,727 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Near and Offside HEAVILY WORN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively VERY LOW, PAD BACKING CLOSE TO THE LIP OF THE DISC (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Near and Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 105,272 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Near and Offside HEAVILY WORN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively VERY LOW, PAD BACKING CLOSE TO THE LIP OF THE DISC (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Near and Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 87,302 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Near and Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near and Offside VERY low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 79,016 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 75,107 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 75,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 58,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 42,808 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 28,056 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 28,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 20,410 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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AP13 FJF is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AP13 FJF, 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 AP13 FJF registered?

AP13 FJF is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 June 2013.

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