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DA53 RKS

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

27,653 mi
Last recorded27,653 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 RKS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 27,653 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 26,508 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 25,334 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 23,806 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 22,536 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 21,437 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 20,891 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 19,557 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 16,847 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 16,847 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 13,149 miles

all four tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 10 Mar 2016 8,177 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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DA53 RKS is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 DA53 RKS, 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 DA53 RKS registered?

DA53 RKS is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is DA53 RKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA53 RKS 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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