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AY13 SHJ

2013 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

92,255 mi
Last recorded92,255 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 SHJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 92,255 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 82,653 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 73,272 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 63,621 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 62,490 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 15 Feb 2021 59,025 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 10 Feb 2020 56,715 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 49,072 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked across bottom below wiper (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 52,010 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked across bottom below wiper (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 38,211 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 28,401 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 18,206 miles

tow ball not fitted time of test

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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AY13 SHJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY13 SHJ, 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 AY13 SHJ registered?

AY13 SHJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is AY13 SHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY13 SHJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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