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JA55 WAY

2013 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,159 mi
Last recorded61,159 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA55 WAY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 61,159 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2025 59,983 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 135,913 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 56,913 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 116,340 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 116,340 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 53,210 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 94,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 94,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 47,841 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 73,437 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 42,988 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Light misting of oil around rocker cover gasket area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 56,485 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 38,423 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 44,654 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 28,567 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 29,456 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 28,597 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 26,238 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 23,970 miles

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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JA55 WAY is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JA55 WAY, 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 JA55 WAY registered?

JA55 WAY is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 October 2013.

Is JA55 WAY safe to buy?

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