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J44 SOA

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,865 mi
Last recorded110,865 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 SOA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 110,865 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 106,713 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 91,330 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 80,948 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 80,946 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 71,201 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 71,201 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 59,762 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 42,716 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 35,053 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 30,297 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 30,297 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 25,260 miles

undertrays fitted, obscuring some underside components

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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J44 SOA is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 J44 SOA, 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 J44 SOA registered?

J44 SOA is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 February 2013.

Is J44 SOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J44 SOA 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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