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PJ13 VPL

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,969 mi
Last recorded108,969 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ13 VPL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 108,969 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rack end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2025 100,123 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Apr 2025 99,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inside edge (no cords exposed at time of test) (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 worn on inside edge and wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside headlamp has condensation

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 May 2024 89,802 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering rack end ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water ingress inside headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 May 2024 89,795 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn to cords on inside shoulder of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering rack end ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water ingress inside headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 79,879 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 68,882 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 60,357 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 58,015 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 51,282 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 46,271 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 41,060 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 33,624 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 VPL is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc 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 PJ13 VPL, 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 VPL registered?

PJ13 VPL is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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