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EF13 SBU

2013 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,605 mi
Last recorded91,605 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF13 SBU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 91,605 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 89,511 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 68,111 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 86,111 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 79,853 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 76,024 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 72,998 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 70,263 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 66,037 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 66,037 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 60,865 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 48,941 miles

Engine cover fitted

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Undertray fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2016 34,328 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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EF13 SBU is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EF13 SBU, 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

How do I check the history of EF13 SBU?

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What year was EF13 SBU registered?

EF13 SBU is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 June 2013.

Is EF13 SBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF13 SBU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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