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C7 SLS

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,921 mi
Last recorded118,921 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 SLS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 118,921 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 118,921 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire heat shield loose (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 116,732 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 113,266 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 106,237 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 93,968 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 80,357 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 64,627 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 47,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 47,760 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 32,139 miles

nearside front tyre low on tread 3/3/3mm

nearside rear tyre low on tread 4/4/5mm

offside front tyre low on tread 3/3/3mm

rear brake pads low on material

Pass 29 Feb 2016 25,940 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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C7 SLS is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C7 SLS, 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 C7 SLS registered?

C7 SLS is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 March 2013.

Is C7 SLS safe to buy?

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