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DU13 ELJ

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,334 mi
Last recorded89,334 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU13 ELJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 89,334 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near and offside, inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 89,334 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play near and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near and offside, inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 79,431 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2024 79,431 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 70,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2023 70,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low near and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 63,692 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

under carriage surface rust covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2021 52,426 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 28 Oct 2020 43,561 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 43,561 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Apr 2019 32,386 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 26,948 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 22,040 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 18,330 miles

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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DU13 ELJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DU13 ELJ, 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 DU13 ELJ registered?

DU13 ELJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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