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DF13 PBO

2013 Kia Sportage

Brown Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,323 mi
Last recorded106,323 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF13 PBO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 106,323 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 106,318 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high ns and os (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 99,555 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 99,509 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 91,155 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 83,786 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 74,821 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 66,987 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 66,985 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 57,074 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 49,459 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 39,893 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 31,005 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 31,005 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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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DF13 PBO is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Brown with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DF13 PBO, 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 DF13 PBO registered?

DF13 PBO is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 July 2013.

Is DF13 PBO safe to buy?

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