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AV13 UTL

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

181,982 mi
Last recorded181,982 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV13 UTL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 181,982 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2026 181,981 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 169,011 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front shock absorber has a incorrect bolt fitted to it but is securely attached

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 169,010 miles

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front shock absorber has a incorrect bolt fitted to it but is securely attached

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 155,113 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 138,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jul 2022 129,159 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 129,156 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 118,036 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 107,907 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 107,907 miles

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

Spare tyre defective cords showing

Pass 10 Jun 2019 96,232 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 84,379 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 84,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 74,438 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 57,690 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 57,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UTL is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 UTL, 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 AV13 UTL registered?

AV13 UTL is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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