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DX13 UKC

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,694 mi
Last recorded131,694 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX13 UKC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 131,694 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 117,869 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 117,836 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 114,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 106,135 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 92,852 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 92,852 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 81,600 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 81,600 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sticker in swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 64,141 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 63,963 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn forward control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 53,876 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 46,909 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 37,016 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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DX13 UKC is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver 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 DX13 UKC, 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 DX13 UKC registered?

DX13 UKC is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 April 2013.

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