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DF62 JNL

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,239 mi
Last recorded98,239 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF62 JNL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 98,239 miles

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only.

Pass 29 Jan 2025 94,764 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective has some condensation. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 88,745 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 81,085 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR and OSR ()

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 29 Dec 2021 75,244 miles

Back Box Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR & OSR ()

Coolant Level Low

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 72,744 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 65,750 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 52,255 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 seats ()

Handbrake has limited reserve travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 38,875 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2017 38,875 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 32,234 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 24,387 miles

Rear PADS LOOKINGLOW.

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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DF62 JNL is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc 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 DF62 JNL, 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 DF62 JNL registered?

DF62 JNL is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 January 2013.

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