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SJ13 VFP

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,803 mi
Last recorded87,803 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ13 VFP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 87,803 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 81,161 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 80,896 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 74,074 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 68,309 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 54,997 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 48,221 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 48,209 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 45,519 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 42,774 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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SJ13 VFP is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJ13 VFP, 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

How do I check the history of SJ13 VFP?

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What year was SJ13 VFP registered?

SJ13 VFP is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 March 2013.

Is SJ13 VFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ13 VFP shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SJ13 VFP have outstanding finance?

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