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FJ13 VYO

2013 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,270 mi
Last recorded89,270 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ13 VYO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 89,270 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2026 89,267 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp inop.

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 85,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both outer pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 80,306 miles

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

Offside Front fog light inop

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 80,306 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to no oil showing on dip stick (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front fog light inop

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 75,424 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 75,416 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine oil level too low (8.2.1.2 (d))

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))

Offside 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))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Knocking noise when wheel is rotated, possible handbrake shoes loose

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 69,890 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both streaking (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both boots cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 65,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush starting to debond/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush starting to debond/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 58,238 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 50,270 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 50,270 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 41,019 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 33,969 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 24,372 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 VYO is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VYO, 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 VYO registered?

FJ13 VYO is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 June 2013.

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