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J5 MBJ

2013 Kia Sportage

Brown Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

33,560 mi
Last recorded33,560 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 MBJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 33,560 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 31,069 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 28,350 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 26,630 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 26,630 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 23,446 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 21,297 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 19,627 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 16,450 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 14,296 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 11,777 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 8,926 miles

4x tyres have minor cracks in the surface

clutch damper moist

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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J5 MBJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Brown with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 J5 MBJ, 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 J5 MBJ registered?

J5 MBJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 April 2013.

Is J5 MBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 MBJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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