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C8 RCP

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

144,620 mi
Last recorded144,620 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 RCP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 144,620 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 127,606 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 112,177 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 98,070 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 92,865 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 83,875 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 78,369 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 78,369 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 67,399 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 59,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 49,176 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 36,068 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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C8 RCP is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 C8 RCP, 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 C8 RCP registered?

C8 RCP is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 March 2013.

Is C8 RCP safe to buy?

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