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DP05 KAY

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,228 mi
Last recorded91,228 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP05 KAY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 91,228 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2025 47,741 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 86,335 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 45,412 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 79,391 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 43,232 miles

TPMS on

Pass 13 Feb 2023 74,186 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 74,186 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 39,063 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edges worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2021 68,749 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 33,849 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 61,370 miles

Emissions too weak to register.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 28,705 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 54,416 miles

Emissions not detected.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 22,711 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 45,684 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 16 Jan 2019 45,681 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Mar 2018 39,972 miles

Standard fitment seat belt missing

nearside front and rear tyres wearing

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2017 33,028 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2016 28,156 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

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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DP05 KAY is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DP05 KAY, 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 DP05 KAY registered?

DP05 KAY is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 April 2013.

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