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MJ13 VUE

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

22,071 mi
Last recorded22,071 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 22,071 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 21,525 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 20,893 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 20,893 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 20,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 19,321 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 18,488 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 17,766 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 17,075 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 15,978 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and o/s/r crack (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ans n/s/f crack (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 15,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and o/s/r crack (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ans n/s/f crack (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 14,988 miles

both front tyres cracking in treads

Pass 16 Aug 2016 13,588 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 VUE 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 84.6%.

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 VUE, 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 VUE registered?

MJ13 VUE is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 August 2013.

Is MJ13 VUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ13 VUE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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