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FL13 JTO

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,353 mi
Last recorded133,353 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL13 JTO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 133,353 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush cracking and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in inner steering joint ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively brake calliper binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs scored and heat marks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 133,353 miles

Emissions unable to be completed couldn't carry out emissions test due to engine over filled with oil (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll bar drop link dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre below legal limit wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush cracking and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in inner steering joint ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively brake calliper binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs scored and heat marks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 120,106 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

all exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2021 108,809 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 102,619 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 102,610 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 87,202 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 87,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 72,645 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn low

Fail 29 Mar 2018 72,645 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside rear tyre worn low

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 56,168 miles

Both Front wipers smearing

Offside Front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 31 Mar 2016 35,852 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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FL13 JTO is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FL13 JTO, 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 FL13 JTO registered?

FL13 JTO is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 March 2013.

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