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SM13 VJZ

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,269 mi
Last recorded88,269 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 VJZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 88,269 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2025 88,269 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 83,012 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2024 82,913 miles

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 76,738 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 8 Oct 2022 71,862 miles

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

Rear Differential leaking

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Sides Front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 65,516 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside Front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 60,503 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front control arms, rear most bushes are worn and tearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc deteriorating, pad isnt working on all of the disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rubber cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff has a leak from n/s output seal and haldex unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively rear brakes are dragging a bit, although brake test passed, rear service brake performance should be better, advise inspection. (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 60,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front control arms, rear most bushes are worn and tearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc deteriorating, pad isnt working on all of the disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rubber cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff has a leak from n/s output seal and haldex unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively rear brakes are dragging a bit, although brake test passed, rear service brake performance should be better, advise inspection. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 56,459 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 55,788 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 49,120 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear wiper torn

Pass 23 Jun 2017 39,862 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 32,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cut on outer sidewall with no ply / cord visable

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SM13 VJZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SM13 VJZ, 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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SM13 VJZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 July 2013.

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