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D191 SAM

2013 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,677 mi
Last recorded115,677 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD191 SAM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 115,677 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/17h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

clutch clearance poor

front pads starting to get low/discs slight wear

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread area

rear discs showing wear/corrosion-unable to see condition of pads

rear subframe & components showing corrosion

Fail 16 Jul 2026 115,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/17h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

clutch clearance poor

front pads starting to get low/discs slight wear

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread area

rear discs showing wear/corrosion-unable to see condition of pads

rear subframe & components showing corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2025 104,867 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated advise to replace asap (6.1.7 (g) (i))

advise to check tracking when tyre replaced

handbrake travel longer than expected

knock noted from steering system/play noted both sides of steering rack

n/s/r brake disc showing corrosion/unable to see pads fully

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

rear subframe & components showing corrosion

Fail 12 Aug 2025 103,988 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/60/17h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated advise to replace asap (6.1.7 (g) (i))

advise to check tracking when tyre replaced

handbrake travel longer than expected

knock noted from steering system/play noted both sides of steering rack

n/s/r brake disc showing corrosion/unable to see pads fully

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

rear subframe & components showing corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2024 92,256 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

n/s/r brake disc showing edge corrosion

noticeable knock from steering/suspension system no obvious fault found

rear indicator bulbs starting to fade

rear seats folded/unable to test seatbelts

rear subframe showing corrosion

Fail 5 Aug 2024 92,167 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

n/s/r brake disc showing edge corrosion

noticeable knock from steering/suspension system no obvious fault found

rear indicator bulbs starting to fade

rear seats folded/unable to test seatbelts

rear subframe showing corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2023 85,443 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 76,085 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 68,040 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 52,070 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 39,805 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 39,805 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 28,597 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 21,448 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 21,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 12,380 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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D191 SAM is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 D191 SAM, 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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D191 SAM is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 October 2013.

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