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AV13 KFU

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

160,431 mi
Last recorded160,431 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV13 KFU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 160,431 miles

Front Coil spring corroded tboth (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

tested in wet

Fail 27 Mar 2024 160,419 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded tboth (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

tested in wet

Fail 5 Mar 2024 160,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm max. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm max. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 147,867 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Not repairable ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 17 Jun 2021 137,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 120,994 miles

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

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

Parking brake just meets requirements

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 4 Jun 2019 104,228 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Handbrake has little reserve travel.

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort low.

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 104,221 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads on 2mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake has little reserve travel.

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort low.

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 86,808 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly, suspect handbrake.

Fail 14 Jun 2018 86,807 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken dangerous (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r brake binding slightly, suspect handbrake.

Pass 5 Jun 2017 69,697 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad wearing low, on approx. 4mm. (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 69,697 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad wearing low, on approx. 4mm. (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 55,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2 - 3mm. (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm. (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2 - 3mm. (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 55,622 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Both front wipers split.Strong Advise.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2 - 3mm. (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm. (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2 - 3mm. (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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AV13 KFU is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV13 KFU, 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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AV13 KFU is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 June 2013.

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