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FD13 FNJ

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,060 mi
Last recorded98,060 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD13 FNJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 98,060 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside front ()

Fail 7 Oct 2025 98,059 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside front ()

Pass 9 Oct 2024 91,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 91,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 85,070 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 78,649 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 76,842 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 69,977 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 62,484 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 55,135 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 47,037 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 38,788 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 30,655 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 28,438 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 28,438 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated also insecure (6.3.1d)

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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FD13 FNJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FD13 FNJ, 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 FD13 FNJ registered?

FD13 FNJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 June 2013.

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