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E21 CTJ

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,130 mi
Last recorded93,130 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE21 CTJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 93,130 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Apr 2026 93,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine noisy

Pass 24 Apr 2025 76,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 65,941 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 120,172 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 109,781 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 89,196 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 71,375 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 63,920 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 54,868 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 49,106 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 36,229 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 36,229 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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E21 CTJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 E21 CTJ, 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 E21 CTJ registered?

E21 CTJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 June 2013.

Is E21 CTJ safe to buy?

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