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FJ04 PUD

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,849 mi
Last recorded97,849 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 PUD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 97,849 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 92,342 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 92,338 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 81,829 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 81,829 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 69,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 63,948 miles

Diesel emissions passed, 0.00K T/C, electronic device was used

Fail 16 Dec 2021 63,948 miles

Diesel emissions passed, 0.00K T/C, electronic device was used

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 61,707 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 56,214 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 56,213 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Engine cover and under tray fitted

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

Unable to assess offside front wheel bearing, ref brake bind

Pass 18 Dec 2018 47,570 miles

Diesel emissions passed, 0.02K T/C, oil temp probe was used

Pass 28 Dec 2017 38,290 miles

Both front tyres treads, little low

Diesel emissions passed, 0.02K T/C, oil temp probe was used

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

Fail 22 Dec 2017 38,290 miles

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

Both front tyres treads, little low

Diesel emissions passed, 0.02K T/C, oil temp probe was used

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jan 2017 29,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seats fitted

front pads low

n/s/f inner steering arm slight play

passed emission 0.02

Pass 18 Dec 2015 21,584 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

emissions 0 11

engine covers fitted top and bottom

Fail 18 Dec 2015 21,584 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

emissions 0 11

engine covers fitted top and bottom

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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FJ04 PUD is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FJ04 PUD, 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 FJ04 PUD registered?

FJ04 PUD is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 January 2013.

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