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GY13 KJX

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,602 mi
Last recorded97,602 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY13 KJX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 97,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 97,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play hub nut loose (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 84,542 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 84,542 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 72,611 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WNL & worn at inner edge 235/55/18 104H XL ] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn near limit & worn at inner edge [235/55/18 99V ] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WNL & worn at inner edge [235/55/18 100H ] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 58,522 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 54,134 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 48,360 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 43,770 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 40,374 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 34,680 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2017 29,198 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 29,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front nail

Pass 29 Apr 2016 24,877 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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GY13 KJX is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GY13 KJX, 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 GY13 KJX registered?

GY13 KJX is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 May 2013.

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