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AM55 ROW

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,567 mi
Last recorded94,567 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM55 ROW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 94,567 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s & o/s rear

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2026 94,567 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s & o/s rear

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 86,847 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 79,837 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 79,761 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 73,834 miles

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

hand brake has travel

Pass 20 Apr 2023 71,640 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 64,756 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 25 Mar 2021 55,864 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 52,488 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 45,022 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 39,173 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 39,173 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 32,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 23,777 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 23,777 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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AM55 ROW is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 AM55 ROW, 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 AM55 ROW registered?

AM55 ROW is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 April 2013.

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