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SC13 DJF

2013 Kia Sportage

Brown Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,933 mi
Last recorded110,933 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC13 DJF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 110,933 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside handbrake slightly low on efficiency

Fail 27 Oct 2025 110,928 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside handbrake slightly low on efficiency

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 105,225 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 105,225 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to calliper (1.2.1 (g))

Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2024 100,671 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 100,662 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2023 92,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hand brake reading only just reached mot pass

Fail 17 Mar 2023 92,352 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hand brake reading only just reached mot pass

Pass 11 Mar 2022 84,373 miles

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

all 4 tyres cracking

o/s parking brake only just meet requirements

Pass 4 Dec 2020 77,744 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 69,420 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 61,081 miles

Nearside Front track rod end cover slight perished

Offside Front track rod end cover slight perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 51,486 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 51,486 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 46,295 miles

Both rear tyres cracked on carcass of tyres but not exposing inner plies

N/S/R tyre punctured

O/S/R tyre cut on tread but not down to plies

Fail 15 Jul 2016 46,295 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Alot of free movement at handbrake lever

Both rear tyres cracked on carcass of tyres but not exposing inner plies

N/S/R tyre punctured

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/S/R tyre cut on tread but not down to plies

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SC13 DJF is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Brown with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SC13 DJF, 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 SC13 DJF registered?

SC13 DJF is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 August 2013.

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