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EO13 GCU

2013 Kia Sportage

Brown Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,643 mi
Last recorded111,643 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO13 GCU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 111,643 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 111,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 103,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 91,245 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 80,311 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 69,688 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 69,643 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 62,217 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 58,312 miles

both track rod end rubber boots cracking/perishing

Pass 2 Jan 2019 48,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe joining flexi hose has slight corrosion/ puffing up under coating. ok at present. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe joining flexi hose slight corrosion and puffing under coating. ok at present. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 39,759 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 28,475 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 23,034 miles

All tyres cracking

Both front brake discs lipped

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear (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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EO13 GCU is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Brown with a 1,998cc 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 EO13 GCU, 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 EO13 GCU registered?

EO13 GCU is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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