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EA13 JLX

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

113,027 mi
Last recorded113,027 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA13 JLX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 113,027 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 100,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 85,947 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 76,819 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 66,243 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 59,517 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 59,517 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre bold, inner and outer edges

Pass 11 Jul 2019 51,294 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 48,439 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 44,830 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 41,266 miles

both front tyres wearing thin on edge

nearside rear tyre wearing thin on edge

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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EA13 JLX is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EA13 JLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA13 JLX registered?

EA13 JLX is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 June 2013.

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