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MJ13 VUA

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,663 mi
Last recorded145,663 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ13 VUA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 145,663 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2025 145,651 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 117,176 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 117,129 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 99,536 miles

Offside Headlamp has water ingress

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 99,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + below 1.6mm(LEGAL LIMIT), damage to tread + bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Numerous cuts + 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + 1.6mm(LEGAL LIMIT) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has water ingress

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 91,125 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 90,675 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Fore Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 57,928 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 57,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 53,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 47,046 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Jun 2018 39,603 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Jun 2017 32,386 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has a bald edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has a bald edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 24,118 miles

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

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 VUA is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VUA, 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 VUA registered?

MJ13 VUA is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 June 2013.

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