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FN13 JYJ

2013 Kia Sportage

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,892 mi
Last recorded108,892 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN13 JYJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 108,892 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed off on inner edge and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH heavily corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH cuts and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH scrubbed off on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 108,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/55R18 104V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed off on inner edge and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH heavily corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH cuts and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH scrubbed off on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 103,102 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, cracking, cuts and scrubbing off on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 103,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside 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))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, cracking, cuts and scrubbing off on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 87,180 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 80,695 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 80,695 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 75,343 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 70,412 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 63,180 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 63,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 52,306 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 38,432 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 38,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 20,940 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 16,075 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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FN13 JYJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FN13 JYJ, 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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FN13 JYJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 March 2013.

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