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J19 GLA

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,732 mi
Last recorded63,732 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ19 GLA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 63,732 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 55,740 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking all over (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking all over (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 55,740 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking all over (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking all over (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 48,002 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 39,907 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 39,814 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 38,488 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre 225/60/17/99H ()

Pass 9 Sep 2020 37,355 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 34,807 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 34,807 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 34,806 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 30,097 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 30,097 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 25,290 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 25,290 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit recorded 2mm depth also worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 19,855 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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J19 GLA is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J19 GLA, 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 J19 GLA registered?

J19 GLA is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 February 2013.

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