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SJ53 HOY

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,996 mi
Last recorded116,996 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 HOY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 116,996 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 116,986 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer rear trailing arm bush splitting from mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer rear trailing arm bush splitting from mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Apr 2025 111,727 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 111,674 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 4 Apr 2024 106,343 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 104,029 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 104,029 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 97,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 90,355 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 82,999 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 82,990 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 76,684 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 73,285 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 15 Mar 2018 64,971 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 50,293 miles

Both rear tyres cracking between tread blocks.

Engine covers and under trays fitted,obscuring some items.

Pass 21 Mar 2016 38,812 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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SJ53 HOY is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black 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 SJ53 HOY, 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 SJ53 HOY registered?

SJ53 HOY is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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