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MJ13 SKF

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,988 mi
Last recorded114,988 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 114,988 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 109,352 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 109,352 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 94,169 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 81,044 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 71,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 57,318 miles

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rods that go through the trailing arms inner bushes sliding on centre sleeve (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant near min level

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing all components to be inspected

under body cover broken on nearside

Fail 5 Jun 2019 57,318 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rods that go through the trailing arms inner bushes sliding on centre sleeve (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant near min level

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing all components to be inspected

under body cover broken on nearside

Pass 12 Jun 2018 45,357 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 34,456 miles

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 8 Jul 2016 22,804 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 SKF is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SKF, 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 SKF registered?

MJ13 SKF is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 May 2013.

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