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FJ13 VUL

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,753 mi
Last recorded129,753 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ13 VUL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 129,753 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2026 129,743 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 125,049 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 113,693 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 100,623 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 100,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2021 84,583 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 69,000 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 65,205 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2018 64,227 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2018 64,227 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 57,401 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 46,511 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 46,510 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 31,328 miles

Front wipers smearing screen slightly

Puncture in o/s/r tyre

Fail 23 Mar 2016 31,328 miles

Front wipers smearing screen slightly

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Puncture in o/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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FJ13 VUL is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FJ13 VUL, 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 FJ13 VUL registered?

FJ13 VUL is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 March 2013.

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The MOT history for FJ13 VUL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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