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DE13 DHV

2013 Kia Sportage

Brown Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,543 mi
Last recorded96,543 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 DHV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 96,543 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 96,543 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 88,732 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 88,732 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 81,687 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 81,687 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 73,240 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 67,233 miles

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

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 5 Mar 2021 61,311 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 58,328 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 58,328 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 47,320 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 47,320 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 37,373 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 30,207 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 25,070 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 25,003 miles

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background Both (6.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

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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DE13 DHV is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Brown with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DE13 DHV, 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 DE13 DHV registered?

DE13 DHV is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is DE13 DHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE13 DHV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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