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AO13 XER

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

148,179 mi
Last recorded148,179 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 148,179 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 137,278 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

hand brake travel becoming high

Pass 22 Jul 2023 124,389 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES , upper front arm inner bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight free play at the steering wheel

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 30 Jul 2022 116,923 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 108,682 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 105,442 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 97,382 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 97,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2019 85,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 70,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs edged/worn

Pass 25 May 2017 53,405 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake pads wearing thin

undertray fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2016 38,611 miles

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

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 XER is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XER, 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 XER registered?

AO13 XER is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 June 2013.

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