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X4 JLG

2013 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,290 mi
Last recorded150,290 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX4 JLG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 150,290 miles

free play near side inner rack joint

Fail 25 May 2026 150,094 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

free play near side inner rack joint

near side parking brake poor

Fail 4 Nov 2025 144,986 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 131,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge -2mm 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

near side parking brake slow

Pass 20 Sep 2023 115,461 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 99,868 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 84,507 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 75,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 66,559 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 66,533 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 54,566 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2018 53,938 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end dust cover deteriorating

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 43,547 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 38,903 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 30,582 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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X4 JLG is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Orange with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X4 JLG, 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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X4 JLG is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 January 2013.

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