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CU13 UTA

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

84,746 mi
Last recorded84,746 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU13 UTA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 84,746 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 76,328 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 74,077 miles

Offside Front Head Lamp Has Condensation On The Inside Of The Lens

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On The Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 74,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Head Lamp Has Condensation On The Inside Of The Lens

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On The Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 69,323 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Pass 3 Aug 2022 64,164 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 60,364 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 57,406 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake effort low

parking brake travel high

Pass 10 Aug 2019 54,517 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 49,807 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 44,782 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 36,861 miles

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

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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CU13 UTA is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver 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 CU13 UTA, 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 CU13 UTA registered?

CU13 UTA is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 April 2013.

Is CU13 UTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU13 UTA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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