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C12 VJP

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

130,108 mi
Last recorded130,108 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 VJP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 130,108 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 130,108 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 124,283 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 113,978 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 113,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 112,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes have slight movement in both front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 112,723 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes have slight movement in both front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 101,139 miles

clutch anri slip missing,hand brake slightly travel

Pass 6 Feb 2021 90,459 miles

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

Undertray fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2021 90,458 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around sidewall & shoulder 2mm remaining (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertray fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2019 73,052 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 73,052 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 66,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

all tyres low on tread

Fail 28 Jul 2018 66,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 59,696 miles

front brakes well worn

rear brake pads look low will need wheels removed for better access

Pass 17 Jul 2016 52,203 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 17 Jul 2016 52,200 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front tyres worn on edges and low on tread

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all tyres perishing

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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C12 VJP is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 C12 VJP, 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 C12 VJP registered?

C12 VJP is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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