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CU13 VRG

2013 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,732 mi
Last recorded154,732 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU13 VRG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 154,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 154,730 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 138,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 119,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge early replacement required on 2mm markers (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge early replacement required on 2mm markers (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 98,109 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 98,109 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 72,679 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 47,721 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted.

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

Front brake discs worn.

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

Rear brake discs worn.

Fail 13 Apr 2017 47,718 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine cover and undertrays fitted.

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

Front brake discs worn.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear brake discs worn.

Pass 11 Apr 2016 31,494 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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CU13 VRG is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CU13 VRG, 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 VRG registered?

CU13 VRG is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 April 2013.

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