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FY13 RNJ

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,954 mi
Last recorded105,954 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY13 RNJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 105,954 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 105,954 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 97,803 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 97,803 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 90,035 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 82,485 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 75,109 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2022 75,109 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 69,070 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 69,070 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 64,935 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 64,935 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 59,283 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 51,307 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 42,164 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 33,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn/devoid of tread on inner shoulder (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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FY13 RNJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black 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 FY13 RNJ, 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 FY13 RNJ registered?

FY13 RNJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 May 2013.

Is FY13 RNJ safe to buy?

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