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DG13 XLX

2013 Kia Sportage

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,566 mi
Last recorded98,566 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG13 XLX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 98,566 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 98,245 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 91,757 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 85,115 miles

nearside front antiroll bar link has slight plkay

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

nearside rear suspension trailing arm - front bush worn/slight movement

trackrod end ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2022 74,313 miles

nearside front brake disc (inside face) becoming lipped/scored

nearside front tyre worn and perished. scrubbing off inner/outer edges - recommend replacement

offside front tyre very worn and perished (heavily scrubbed off inside edge) recommend replacement

offside rear tyre scrubbing off - inside edge

rear child seats fitted obscuring full seat/belt inspection

Fail 8 Mar 2022 74,039 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (BOTH) rear brake discs heavily scored/pitted/worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

nearside front brake disc (inside face) becoming lipped/scored

nearside front tyre worn and perished. scrubbing off inner/outer edges - recommend replacement

offside front tyre very worn and perished (heavily scrubbed off inside edge) recommend replacement

offside rear tyre scrubbing off - inside edge

rear child seats fitted obscuring full seat/belt inspection

Pass 18 Mar 2021 58,473 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 52,102 miles

both rear brake discs becomming lipped/scored

both rear tyres becomming perished/cracking

Pass 26 Feb 2019 39,029 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 39,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 22,767 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 22,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2017 17,998 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 12,803 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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DG13 XLX is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Brown with a 1,995cc 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 DG13 XLX, 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 DG13 XLX registered?

DG13 XLX is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 August 2013.

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