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RJ13 RUW

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,189 mi
Last recorded40,189 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ13 RUW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 40,189 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight scoring to inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 40,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight scoring to inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 34,504 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 32,688 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 30,334 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 27,426 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 25,625 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 23,151 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 20,172 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 16,782 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 13,656 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 13,656 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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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RJ13 RUW is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RJ13 RUW, 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 RJ13 RUW registered?

RJ13 RUW is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 July 2013.

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