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V88 VJB

2013 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

102,183 mi
Last recorded102,183 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV88 VJB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 102,183 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 102,183 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 74,833 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 95,711 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 95,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 67,312 miles

TPS light on

Fail 21 Jun 2024 67,312 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

TPS light on

Pass 25 Mar 2024 77,903 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 77,903 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 58,417 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 67,872 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 67,277 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 50,309 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 60,996 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 50,009 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 50,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2020 56,834 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 44,895 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 8 Jun 2019 51,378 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 35,357 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 46,703 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 28,358 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 28,005 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2017 40,500 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 34,643 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 34,643 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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V88 VJB is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Orange with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 V88 VJB, 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 V88 VJB registered?

V88 VJB is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 April 2013.

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