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AU13 PUV

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

65,489 mi
Last recorded65,489 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 PUV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 65,489 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread and deep cracks on outer edge (225/60/17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pitted outer faces (slightly fluctuating) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 65,489 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread and deep cracks on outer edge (225/60/17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pitted outer faces (slightly fluctuating) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 57,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 51,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm and outer edge worn (225/60r17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm (225/60r17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (225/60r17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 42,976 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 35,871 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 34,641 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 33,658 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 32,329 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 31,423 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 30,220 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 24,457 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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AU13 PUV is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black 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 AU13 PUV, 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 AU13 PUV registered?

AU13 PUV is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is AU13 PUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU13 PUV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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