CarVerify

Free Car Check

JB56 REF

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,214 mi
Last recorded107,214 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB56 REF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2025 107,214 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 96,378 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 83,085 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 2 Jul 2022 70,580 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 58,395 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 48,960 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 36,896 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 35,345 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BLADE SPLIT WIPERS SMEARING (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES SLIGHT CRACKING 225/60R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 31,805 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 27,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit +deterioated structure in the the tread pattern (nearly to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit +deterioated structure in the the tread pattern (nearly to cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 23,243 miles

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

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
Full Kia Sportage reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

JB56 REF is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JB56 REF, 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

How do I check the history of JB56 REF?

You can check the full history of JB56 REF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was JB56 REF registered?

JB56 REF is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is JB56 REF safe to buy?

The MOT history for JB56 REF shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JB56 REF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on JB56 REF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.