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JN13 RAD

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

96,466 mi
Last recorded96,466 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJN13 RAD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 96,466 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 96,466 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 91,215 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer rear seats

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 91,213 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer rear seats

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 87,511 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 87,511 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively standard both wiper blades ineffective (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2023 83,477 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 83,476 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside and nearside suspension arm rear bushes excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively standard both ineffective (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/18 on 3 mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 79,048 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jun 2022 79,047 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jun 2021 74,430 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/18 both front on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside both nearside tyres where flat on presentation

Fail 22 Jun 2021 74,430 miles

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear outer brake pads below limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/18 both front on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside both nearside tyres where flat on presentation

Pass 25 Jun 2020 67,059 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 235/5518 (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and has 2 nails in it (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 59,575 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 59,573 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 49,838 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 49,837 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 41,571 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 31,695 miles

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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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JN13 RAD is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 JN13 RAD, 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 JN13 RAD registered?

JN13 RAD is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 June 2013.

Is JN13 RAD safe to buy?

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