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GK13 JXL

2013 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

76,630 mi
Last recorded76,630 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK13 JXL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 76,630 miles

Nearside Handbrake performance low. Requirements only just met.

Pass 18 Mar 2025 70,260 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 70,257 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 63,764 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 57,819 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 51,899 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 47,360 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 44,491 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 39,430 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 34,346 miles

cannot fully see rear brake pads

Pass 8 Mar 2017 29,346 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 24,169 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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GK13 JXL is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Orange with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GK13 JXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK13 JXL registered?

GK13 JXL is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 March 2013.

Is GK13 JXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK13 JXL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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