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AV62 XTJ

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

165,957 mi
Last recorded165,957 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 XTJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 165,957 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush is pulling out of the lower arm, not resulting in any movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 165,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush is pulling out of the lower arm, not resulting in any movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 154,820 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 154,820 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 142,006 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 131,221 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking Brake Lever excess travel

Pass 28 Oct 2021 117,155 miles

slight play in both tie rods

Pass 3 Nov 2020 103,454 miles

Front WIPERS STARTING TO SMEAR

Rear BRAKES BECOMING LOW ON WEAR

Fail 3 Nov 2020 103,454 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play EXCESSIVE PLAY IN OSF TRACK ROD END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front WIPERS STARTING TO SMEAR

Rear BRAKES BECOMING LOW ON WEAR

Pass 26 Nov 2019 93,936 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 93,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 79,075 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 62,413 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 46,098 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 33,608 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

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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AV62 XTJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc 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 AV62 XTJ, 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 AV62 XTJ registered?

AV62 XTJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 January 2013.

Is AV62 XTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 XTJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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