MOT Status
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73,408 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking and worn on more on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking and worn on more on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated, N/S and O/S
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S and O/S (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated, N/S and O/S
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Bonnet secondary retaining device seized
Front Windscreen washer week / poor
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
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J55 POT is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 J55 POT, 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 J55 POT registered?
J55 POT is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 March 2013.
Is J55 POT safe to buy?
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