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MJ07 SAZ

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,127 mi
Last recorded73,127 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ07 SAZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 73,127 miles

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

rear sub frame+arms corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2024 69,666 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 64,894 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 59,788 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 59,788 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 56,517 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 52,516 miles

underside and components corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2021 52,297 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn no braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened underside and components corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside and components corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2020 43,942 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracked on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside components corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2020 43,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged tread tearing off tyre [original] (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracked on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside components corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2019 36,364 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 34,820 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 27,145 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 20,466 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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MJ07 SAZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MJ07 SAZ, 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 MJ07 SAZ registered?

MJ07 SAZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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