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DD12 GAP

2013 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,444 mi
Last recorded63,444 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDD12 GAP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 63,444 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 58,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished / cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 58,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished / cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 55,425 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 53,428 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 45,287 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 45,287 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.5mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 37,772 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 32,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 26,150 miles

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 Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 22,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and Starting to crack (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and Starting to crack (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 19,130 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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DD12 GAP is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DD12 GAP, 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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DD12 GAP is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 November 2013.

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