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EA13 SZG

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,780 mi
Last recorded91,780 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA13 SZG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 91,780 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 87,223 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 87,223 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 85,510 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 85,510 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 83,050 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Feb 2022 78,558 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 78,529 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 75,556 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 75,556 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 72,488 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 72,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 70,015 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 70,015 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 67,373 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 64,231 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 61,541 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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EA13 SZG is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EA13 SZG, 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 EA13 SZG registered?

EA13 SZG is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 June 2013.

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