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SK13 JWG

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,359 mi
Last recorded106,359 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK13 JWG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 106,359 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2026 106,346 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 96,907 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

surface corrosion under car

Pass 28 Aug 2024 88,291 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 86,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box has slight hole (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/70/16 on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/70/16 on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

front discs corroded and pads low

rear wiper split

slight oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2023 86,133 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box has slight hole (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/70/16 on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/70/16 on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

front discs corroded and pads low

rear wiper split

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2022 77,044 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to tear (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 68,660 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 68,298 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 59,705 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear heat sheild lose

Fail 10 Apr 2020 59,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear heat sheild lose

Pass 21 Mar 2019 48,169 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 38,171 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 38,171 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 26,522 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 16,656 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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SK13 JWG is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black 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 SK13 JWG, 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 SK13 JWG registered?

SK13 JWG is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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