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GJ13 DCO

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,300 mi
Last recorded131,300 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ13 DCO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 131,300 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jan 2025 122,084 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 114,687 miles

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

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

Fail 20 Jan 2024 114,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 111,131 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 106,657 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 106,657 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 97,868 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Feb 2021 97,868 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Feb 2020 88,166 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 73,366 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 57,295 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 57,295 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 49,752 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 49,752 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 38,030 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Fail 16 Apr 2016 38,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

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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GJ13 DCO is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GJ13 DCO, 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 GJ13 DCO registered?

GJ13 DCO is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 April 2013.

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