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AO13 RVU

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,726 mi
Last recorded113,726 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 RVU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 113,726 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 108,858 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 100,394 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 100,394 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 92,903 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 92,903 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 86,702 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 86,702 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 79,136 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 72,775 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 72,775 miles

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

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 64,104 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 50,881 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 38,746 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 27,186 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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AO13 RVU is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver 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 AO13 RVU, 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 AO13 RVU registered?

AO13 RVU is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 May 2013.

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