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AYZ 5038

2013 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,165 mi
Last recorded109,165 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYZ 5038
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 109,165 miles

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

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

corrosion suspension. brake lines, exhaust

Fail 21 Aug 2026 109,165 miles

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

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

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

corrosion suspension. brake lines, exhaust

Pass 17 Jul 2025 106,269 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Dim LEDs (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 106,269 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Dim LEDs (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 100,562 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc red from bind/overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 94,427 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside

Pass 9 Mar 2022 87,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 87,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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AYZ 5038 is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AYZ 5038, 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 AYZ 5038 registered?

AYZ 5038 is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 November 2013.

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