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JM03 JEN

2013 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

88,358 mi
Last recorded88,358 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM03 JEN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 88,358 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 82,965 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 77,075 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 70,873 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 64,651 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 58,876 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 53,728 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 46,408 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 41,212 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 33,249 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 33,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 26,630 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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JM03 JEN is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 JM03 JEN, 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 JM03 JEN registered?

JM03 JEN is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 July 2013.

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