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SJ10 FTY

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,768 mi
Last recorded155,768 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ10 FTY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 155,768 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 155,739 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 141,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive signs of engine oil leak on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 141,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive signs of engine oil leak on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 128,754 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 128,641 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 116,080 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 102,505 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 102,505 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 90,814 miles

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))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 79,601 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 70,443 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 61,962 miles

Both rear tyres worn wavey around entire inner edge of the tread

Nearside Front tyre worn close to legal limit.

Vehicle emissions to clean to register on D.S.M

Fail 5 Mar 2018 61,962 miles

Both rear tyres worn wavey around entire inner edge of the tread

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front tyre worn close to legal limit.

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Vehicle emissions to clean to register on D.S.M

Pass 22 Mar 2017 43,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 36,572 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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SJ10 FTY is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel 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 SJ10 FTY, 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 SJ10 FTY registered?

SJ10 FTY is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 May 2013.

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