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F13 PAJ

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

58,881 mi
Last recorded58,881 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF13 PAJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 58,881 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 55,686 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 55,686 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 53,407 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 53,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 51,670 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 51,670 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 48,848 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 48,848 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 46,162 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 46,162 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 44,346 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2020 44,346 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2019 42,389 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 40,208 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 40,208 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 33,017 miles

Nearside Rear Various deep cuts in tyre

Offside Rear Various cuts and nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2016 25,786 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 27 Jun 2016 25,786 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

front tyres worn on inner edge

nail in n/s/r tyre

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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F13 PAJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 F13 PAJ, 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 F13 PAJ registered?

F13 PAJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is F13 PAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F13 PAJ shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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