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FJ13 VTW

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

95,137 mi
Last recorded95,137 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ13 VTW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 95,137 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 86,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 76,027 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 72,738 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 69,071 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 69,071 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))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 66,325 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 61,179 miles

4000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Both rear tyres cracking due to age.

Pass 6 Feb 2018 53,557 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 47,569 miles

Nearside Rear NOISE ON NSR WHEEL

Pass 1 Mar 2016 41,330 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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FJ13 VTW is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol 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 FJ13 VTW, 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 FJ13 VTW registered?

FJ13 VTW is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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