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WM13 SNJ

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,211 mi
Last recorded116,211 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM13 SNJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 116,211 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2025 110,947 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2025 110,946 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 104,399 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2024 104,398 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 97,521 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 92,228 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 92,228 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside wiper smearing the screen

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 84,780 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 84,780 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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))

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 14 Jul 2020 77,896 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 67,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 nails in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 54,704 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 54,704 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 41,609 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 41,608 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre down to 2mm

Offside front tyre down to 3mm and perishing

Pass 30 Apr 2016 28,949 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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WM13 SNJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WM13 SNJ, 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 WM13 SNJ registered?

WM13 SNJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 July 2013.

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