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FM62 GJX

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

116,566 mi
Last recorded116,566 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM62 GJX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 116,566 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 116,566 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 110,124 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 110,124 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 103,073 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation in lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 103,072 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Intermittent spray (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation in lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 95,947 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 95,946 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 87,379 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 87,379 miles

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

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))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 79,477 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2021 79,477 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 74,390 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2020 74,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 58,384 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 58,315 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 48,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 40,057 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 32,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 32,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall - 235 55 18 - (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Flat Blade 18" (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Flat Blade 24" (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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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FM62 GJX is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 FM62 GJX, 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 FM62 GJX registered?

FM62 GJX is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 February 2013.

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