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AP13 RDV

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

165,545 mi
Last recorded165,545 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP13 RDV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 165,545 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 157,070 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Near and Offside ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 139,079 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Near and Offside smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 120,087 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 120,087 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bolt on type (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation by 100gkf (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

BRAKE PEDAL SPONGY

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near and Offside VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Near and Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside heavily deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near and Offside VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 102,809 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 102,809 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 84,693 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Apr 2021 84,693 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Mar 2020 72,885 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Near and Offside 20kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Near and Offside 25kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 62,428 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 55,558 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 47,867 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 42,028 miles

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

Rear 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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AP13 RDV is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AP13 RDV, 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 AP13 RDV registered?

AP13 RDV is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 April 2013.

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