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GJ13 OFN

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,630 mi
Last recorded128,630 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ13 OFN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 128,630 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2026 128,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2026 128,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid drivers missing jet insert (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 120,795 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 113,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 101,630 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 93,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 93,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 82,287 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2

Nearside washer jet not working

Fail 19 Aug 2021 82,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2

Nearside washer jet not working

Pass 14 Aug 2020 73,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 62,565 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 62,564 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 50,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on legal limits, recommend replacement ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on legal limits, recommend replacement ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on legal limits, recommend replacement ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 42,026 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2017 41,890 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Not delivering fluid to the light (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 33,747 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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GJ13 OFN is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc 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 OFN, 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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GJ13 OFN is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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