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PJ62 VYL

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,023 mi
Last recorded101,023 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ62 VYL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 101,023 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Fail 17 Mar 2026 101,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Pass 1 Mar 2025 88,213 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip around discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 74,384 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 74,384 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 60,829 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 60,829 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 48,610 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 41,933 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear exhaust box outer skin welds coming away but exhaust not leaking (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 37,079 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 30,479 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 30,479 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 30,472 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 26,250 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 21,277 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 16,877 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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PJ62 VYL is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PJ62 VYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ62 VYL registered?

PJ62 VYL is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 January 2013.

Is PJ62 VYL safe to buy?

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