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GJ13 OVZ

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,179 mi
Last recorded126,179 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ13 OVZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 126,179 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2026 126,173 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 119,716 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm & worn on inner edge getting close to inner cords (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield not fully secure

Pass 26 Jun 2024 114,963 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Jun 2024 114,951 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jul 2023 109,341 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 103,891 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 103,870 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 96,600 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2021 96,556 miles

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))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 91,307 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 91,307 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 84,943 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 65,389 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 46,138 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 35,934 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 OVZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver 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 GJ13 OVZ, 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 OVZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 June 2013.

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