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AO13 VSE

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

211,219 mi
Last recorded211,219 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 VSE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 211,219 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 199,375 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 199,374 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached both (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 187,050 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 181,372 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 175,062 miles

engine cover and under covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Oct 2021 175,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine cover and under covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Oct 2020 162,260 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 140,587 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 125,471 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 107,289 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 105,000 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 92,882 miles

Engine covers obscuring some components

Under trays obscuring some components

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 VSE 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 AO13 VSE, 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 VSE registered?

AO13 VSE is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 July 2013.

Is AO13 VSE safe to buy?

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