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SF13 VYJ

2013 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,555 mi
Last recorded86,555 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF13 VYJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 86,555 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 86,489 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 82,863 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 82,799 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 78,629 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 74,702 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 70,930 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 67,948 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 67,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn [rear bush]. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 65,335 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 65,274 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 60,106 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 50,173 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 47,191 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 38,865 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

rear brake discs starting to lip and corrode

rear brake pads 90-95% worn approx

Pass 6 Jan 2016 30,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70-80% worn (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn, lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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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SF13 VYJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SF13 VYJ, 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 SF13 VYJ registered?

SF13 VYJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 March 2013.

Is SF13 VYJ safe to buy?

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