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GJ13 XPN

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,823 mi
Last recorded51,823 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ13 XPN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 51,823 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 51,823 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 48,773 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 48,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 46,150 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))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 42,613 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 39,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Nov 2020 35,711 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 30,933 miles

Front wipers smearing screen

Pass 6 Jun 2018 28,634 miles

Front wipers smearing the screen slightly.

Pass 2 Jun 2017 24,332 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 18,899 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 18,899 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XPN is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XPN, 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 XPN registered?

GJ13 XPN is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 June 2013.

Is GJ13 XPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ13 XPN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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