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JA03 KAY

2013 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,951 mi
Last recorded87,951 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA03 KAY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 87,951 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 87,951 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2024 72,875 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 72,875 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 72,484 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 70,548 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 68,284 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 68,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 65,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Park brake binding but not excessively

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Park brake binding but not excessively

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 63,427 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 63,427 miles

Brake performance not tested due to o/s/r binding (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 58,414 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 53,558 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 49,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 37,855 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/70/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake bind slight

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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JA03 KAY is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JA03 KAY, 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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JA03 KAY is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 September 2013.

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