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FJ13 VVN

2013 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,903 mi
Last recorded90,903 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ13 VVN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2024 90,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to ply 215/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilising arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 75,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear arm bush slight debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear arm bush slight debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2023 75,053 miles

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear arm bush slight debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear arm bush slight debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 60,082 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 60,032 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 56,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 53,935 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 50,854 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 45,063 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 39,906 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 34,993 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 31,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

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 VVN is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VVN, 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 VVN registered?

FJ13 VVN is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 March 2013.

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