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AU13 TZM

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,827 mi
Last recorded96,827 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 TZM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 96,827 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 89,144 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 89,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 83,970 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 77,554 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. OS is lowest (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 71,394 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 62,987 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 55,880 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 46,258 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 46,253 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2017 37,376 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 29,979 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 21,439 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 TZM is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol 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 AU13 TZM, 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 TZM registered?

AU13 TZM is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 March 2013.

Is AU13 TZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU13 TZM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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