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AE13 URC

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,917 mi
Last recorded94,917 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 URC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 94,917 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm hub bush marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2025 90,823 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 86,211 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2024 86,211 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 81,855 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 78,715 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 75,076 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 72,219 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 68,865 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 65,320 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear cracks in tread(no ply or cords exposed)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre non- repairable ()

Fail 9 Apr 2018 65,320 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear cracks in tread(no ply or cords exposed)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre non- repairable ()

Pass 14 Apr 2017 61,175 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 49,954 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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AE13 URC is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AE13 URC, 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 AE13 URC registered?

AE13 URC is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 April 2013.

Is AE13 URC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE13 URC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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