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MJ13 VTV

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,365 mi
Last recorded76,365 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ13 VTV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 76,365 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 70,416 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 65,633 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 60,832 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 60,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2022 51,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended Trailer socket missing. (4.10 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Fog lamp not working.

Pass 2 Jul 2020 36,508 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 28,575 miles

Offside Front wiper blade streaky

Pass 31 Oct 2017 25,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Tyre bald inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2016 23,515 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 21,590 miles

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

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 VTV is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc 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 VTV, 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 VTV registered?

MJ13 VTV is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 June 2013.

Is MJ13 VTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ13 VTV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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