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SC13 RZJ

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,271 mi
Last recorded124,271 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC13 RZJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 124,271 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 102,870 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 94,660 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 94,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 85,721 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 85,720 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2022 73,108 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 73,108 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 70,934 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread and wearing on inner edge also (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsr & Osr trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 64,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs worn lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 60,182 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 56,051 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 56,045 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 47,664 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2018 47,663 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle hand brake (3.7.B.5b)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2017 38,247 miles

corrosion on brake discs surfaces

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 15 Jul 2016 33,737 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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SC13 RZJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RZJ, 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 SC13 RZJ registered?

SC13 RZJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 July 2013.

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