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J400 STO

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,970 mi
Last recorded143,970 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 STO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 143,970 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 143,950 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rears (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 136,270 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 136,256 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 128,652 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 128,652 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Fluid leak between the caliper and flexy (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Pass 23 Mar 2023 120,072 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 111,043 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 111,038 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn heavily on the inside edge, and cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn heavily on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 101,468 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 ()

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 90,514 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 90,511 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 80,371 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 66,949 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 48,957 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 31,628 miles

Nearside Front Wearing uneven inner edge

Offside Front Wearing uneven inner edge

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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J400 STO is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White 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 J400 STO, 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 J400 STO registered?

J400 STO is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 April 2013.

Is J400 STO safe to buy?

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