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S12 JKT

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

149,377 mi
Last recorded149,377 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 JKT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 149,377 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 146,672 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 143,339 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 140,585 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 130,706 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 125,405 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 125,405 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system calliper fixing end (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2020 116,306 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 110,842 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 98,806 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 84,641 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 68,192 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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S12 JKT is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S12 JKT, 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 S12 JKT registered?

S12 JKT is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 October 2013.

Is S12 JKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S12 JKT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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