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EA13 VUC

2013 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

88,566 mi
Last recorded88,566 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA13 VUC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 88,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60R17 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60R17 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 78,411 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 78,411 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 71,965 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 65,633 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 59,017 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 51,790 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 48,134 miles

ALL TYRES Are splitting

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 42,932 miles

Central Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four road tyres have cracking of the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front emissions tested no peak given no print out

Pass 16 Apr 2018 34,733 miles

All tyres perished between the tread blocks - 225/60/17

Pass 21 Apr 2017 25,758 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 21,466 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 VUC is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 EA13 VUC, 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 VUC registered?

EA13 VUC is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 July 2013.

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