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MJ13 POH

2013 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,300 mi
Last recorded138,300 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ13 POH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 138,300 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 138,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 128,982 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 120,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (in thehub) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Due to binding brakes (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (in thehub) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 120,542 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (in thehub) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Due to binding brakes (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (in thehub) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 118,213 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 118,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front 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))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Mar 2022 108,417 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 97,934 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 88,506 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 72,022 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 51,414 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 31,461 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 26,186 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 POH is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol 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 MJ13 POH, 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 MJ13 POH registered?

MJ13 POH is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 June 2013.

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