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FD13 UZM

2013 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,051 mi
Last recorded134,051 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD13 UZM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 134,051 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 121,761 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 115,544 miles

Covers fitted that mask testable items

Fail 13 Dec 2023 115,312 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Covers fitted that mask testable items

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 102,887 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 102,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very,very low on usable tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 26 Nov 2021 90,324 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade too long fouls body work (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

both front tyres wearing low on usable tread

covers fitted masking some testable items

Fail 26 Nov 2021 90,324 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade too long fouls body work (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

both front tyres wearing low on usable tread

covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 2 Jan 2021 81,186 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside front wiper smearing windscreen slightly

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Jun 2019 60,753 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high rise (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

covers fitted throughout masking some testable items

Pass 5 Jun 2018 49,303 miles

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

both rear tyres perished.

Pass 19 Jun 2017 40,032 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 333,405 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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FD13 UZM is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FD13 UZM, 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 FD13 UZM registered?

FD13 UZM is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 June 2013.

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