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PJ13 EZF

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,193 mi
Last recorded103,193 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ13 EZF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 103,193 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s front track rod end has as light play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear sub frame and suspension arm all are corroded

Pass 31 May 2024 98,773 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 92,652 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 92,628 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 85,151 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 85,142 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2021 73,593 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 71,808 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 71,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 15 May 2019 60,317 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 51,399 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2017 42,950 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 33,599 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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PJ13 EZF 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 76.9%.

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 PJ13 EZF, 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 PJ13 EZF registered?

PJ13 EZF is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 June 2013.

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