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AU13 PVK

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,557 mi
Last recorded95,557 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 95,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Meets the minimum legal requirement only (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 90,288 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 90,219 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 83,046 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2023 83,045 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 77,301 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 71,027 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 65,737 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 60,128 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 53,632 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 42,534 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 30,677 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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 PVK 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 PVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU13 PVK registered?

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

Is AU13 PVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU13 PVK 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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