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SP13 UJE

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,841 mi
Last recorded143,841 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP13 UJE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 143,841 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 134,500 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 134,494 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 128,317 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perished and tread blocks scuffed/damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively advise full inspection (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

both front inner wishbone bushes slightly deterioated/worn

engine oil level overfilled

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 17 Aug 2021 123,691 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Aug 2020 113,819 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 99,393 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 9 May 2019 99,373 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing and torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 89,536 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 89,513 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 81,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 72,566 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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SP13 UJE is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SP13 UJE, 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

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What year was SP13 UJE registered?

SP13 UJE is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 May 2013.

Is SP13 UJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP13 UJE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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