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MJ13 YJP

2013 Kia Sportage

Brown Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,677 mi
Last recorded98,677 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ13 YJP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 98,677 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured osf and nsf (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn

Pass 25 Apr 2025 93,745 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 18 Apr 2024 88,989 miles

Emissions too clean to get a reading

Engine covers, undertrays & sill covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted thus not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 80,961 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges close to limit and on 2 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges close limit close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges close to limit and on 2.5 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 74,189 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 64,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 64,876 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 58,543 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 9 Mar 2020 58,543 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 20 Mar 2019 50,489 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 40,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Light cracking between treads (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Light cracking between treads (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 30,133 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 25,482 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 YJP is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Brown 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 YJP, 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 YJP registered?

MJ13 YJP is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 May 2013.

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