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EXZ 2129

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,318 mi
Last recorded119,318 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEXZ 2129
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 119,318 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 118,173 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 118,172 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LOWER REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH REAR ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 112,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 112,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 107,324 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in both inner rack joints

Pass 27 Jul 2022 99,707 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jul 2021 91,755 miles

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Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM REAR BUSHS SATARTING TO SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SLIGHT BODY DAMAGED ON REAR BUMPER AND N/S/R QUARTER

Fail 22 Jul 2021 91,755 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT DROPLINK BOOTS INSECURE (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested O/S/F HEADLIGHT AIM NOT TESTED DUE TO BULB BEEN INOP (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam O/S/F HEADLIGHT INOP (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER LOOSE

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM REAR BUSHS SATARTING TO SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F TYRE WORN TO 2MM AND BOLD ON EDGES AND CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

SLIGHT BODY DAMAGED ON REAR BUMPER AND N/S/R QUARTER

Pass 3 Aug 2020 86,108 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 79,134 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 73,973 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 68,370 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 59,920 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 59,920 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides inner edges uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (8.2.2)

suggest tracking with both new tyres at front,due to uneven wear

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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EXZ 2129 is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EXZ 2129, 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 EXZ 2129 registered?

EXZ 2129 is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is EXZ 2129 safe to buy?

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