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MJ13 PNV

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,597 mi
Last recorded86,597 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ13 PNV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 86,597 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 82,848 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 80,208 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 80,208 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 68,166 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2021 61,706 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 50,978 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Pads Appear Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2019 50,978 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Front Tyres Below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Pads Appear Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 39,858 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 27,293 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 27,293 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine cover & Under tray fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2017 26,870 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

All four tyres have cracks in-between treads

Engine cover & Under tray fitted

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 16,093 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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MJ13 PNV is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MJ13 PNV, 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

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What year was MJ13 PNV registered?

MJ13 PNV is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 June 2013.

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