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E26 SAC

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,458 mi
Last recorded125,458 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE26 SAC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 125,458 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 121,554 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 117,297 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 117,186 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 93,516 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 71,260 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 60,281 miles

offside rear brake binding

offside rear brake disc pitted & showing signs of overheating

Fail 16 Aug 2019 60,280 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment parking brake lever has no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

offside rear brake binding

offside rear brake disc pitted & showing signs of overheating

Pass 9 Aug 2018 52,237 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 52,237 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 41,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 30,964 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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E26 SAC is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E26 SAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E26 SAC registered?

E26 SAC is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 September 2013.

Is E26 SAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E26 SAC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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