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DA13 VHZ

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,218 mi
Last recorded94,218 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA13 VHZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 94,218 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 94,218 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2025 88,930 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 88,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2024 85,278 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both o/s n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 80,490 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 73,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washers becoming poor

Pass 24 Nov 2020 63,130 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 55,638 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 55,638 miles

Exhaust system insecure refit mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid refill (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 49,119 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 49,119 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 39,368 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jun 2017 39,368 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jul 2016 27,800 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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DA13 VHZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DA13 VHZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA13 VHZ registered?

DA13 VHZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 July 2013.

Is DA13 VHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA13 VHZ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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