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FJ13 VYK

2013 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,235 mi
Last recorded102,235 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ13 VYK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 102,235 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 May 2026 102,234 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 May 2025 94,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake little reserve travel

Pass 30 May 2024 85,686 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear 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))

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

engine cover and/or undertray fitted preventing view

Fail 30 May 2024 85,686 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear 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))

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

engine cover and/or undertray fitted preventing view

Pass 4 May 2023 76,942 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 May 2022 68,585 miles

Engine cover and/or undertray fitted preventing view.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 May 2021 59,649 miles

Engine cover and/or undertray fitted preventing view.

Pass 21 May 2020 52,748 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertray and/or engine cover fitted.

Pass 23 May 2019 44,440 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and has nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 10 May 2018 33,822 miles

Engine cover fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2017 27,426 miles

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2016 22,301 miles

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

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 VYK is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Orange with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VYK, 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 VYK registered?

FJ13 VYK is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 June 2013.

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