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F8 MDJ

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,635 mi
Last recorded120,635 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 MDJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 120,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.1mm 235/55r18 100v (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 111,506 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished and tread low 235/55r18 104w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 102,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 102,807 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 94,545 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 86,754 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 84,047 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 81,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 75,844 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 62,582 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 62,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 53,292 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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F8 MDJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F8 MDJ, 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 F8 MDJ registered?

F8 MDJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 November 2013.

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