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DF13 XJX

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,868 mi
Last recorded154,868 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF13 XJX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 154,868 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 151,242 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 147,683 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2023 138,613 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 118,995 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 118,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 101,127 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 101,127 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. off side brake disc has been very hot. req investigation (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 87,002 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 72,311 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wear on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2018 54,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished with age

Offside Front Nail in tyre Tyre perished with age

Fail 22 May 2018 54,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav

Nearside Front Tyre perished with age

Offside Front Nail in tyre Tyre perished with age

Pass 22 May 2017 32,121 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2017 32,120 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 14,782 miles

N/S/F tyre cracking in tread

O/S/F tyre cracking in tread

O/S/R tyre cracking in tread

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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DF13 XJX is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black 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 DF13 XJX, 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 DF13 XJX registered?

DF13 XJX is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is DF13 XJX safe to buy?

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