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C16 JWS

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests29 (24 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.8%

Mileage

91,246 mi
Last recorded91,246 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 JWS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

24 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 91,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2025 90,838 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2025 98,349 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 98,347 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 85,614 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 94,342 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 77,690 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 86,261 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 72,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 79,731 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 64,334 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 78,018 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 57,396 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 73,220 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 50,992 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 65,893 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 65,892 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 44,455 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 57,233 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 49,153 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2017 39,115 miles

under trays fitted hiding componenets

Fail 27 Sep 2017 39,114 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

under trays fitted hiding componenets

Fail 20 Sep 2017 48,936 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 31,951 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 41,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 24,842 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 16,769 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 11,333 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 11,333 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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C16 JWS is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.8%.

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 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 C16 JWS, 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 C16 JWS registered?

C16 JWS is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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