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SC62 AEJ

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,881 mi
Last recorded78,881 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC62 AEJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 78,881 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 66,285 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 66,285 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested BIND (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 58,948 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 57,367 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 57,367 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 51,392 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 41,914 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 41,914 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction x 5 zone A+B (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak @ flexy.pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 47,364 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225x60x17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 47,364 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative switch?? (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225x60x17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 37,214 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 37,214 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 31,658 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 26,532 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jan 2016 19,903 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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SC62 AEJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SC62 AEJ, 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 SC62 AEJ registered?

SC62 AEJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 January 2013.

Is SC62 AEJ safe to buy?

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