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RO13 XJY

2013 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,042 mi
Last recorded75,042 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO13 XJY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 75,042 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 71,559 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 68,972 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 65,150 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 63,136 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 59,538 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 59,538 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 53,641 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 43,711 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 29,978 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 May 2017 29,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2016 21,084 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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RO13 XJY is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Orange 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 RO13 XJY, 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 RO13 XJY registered?

RO13 XJY is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 May 2013.

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