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FD62 RBF

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,723 mi
Last recorded125,723 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 RBF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 125,723 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 120,329 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 120,225 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2024 113,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has moisture in the lens.

Fail 15 May 2024 113,589 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to front pads below legal requirements. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both nearside and offside front. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has moisture in the lens.

Pass 17 May 2023 105,703 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 105,575 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 98,755 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 98,755 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing locking wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear park brake has little/no effort

Pass 7 Jun 2021 92,511 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 86,198 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 78,811 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 71,355 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 14 Jun 2017 61,312 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 14 Jun 2017 61,311 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 20 Jun 2016 50,622 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 45,665 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle

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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FD62 RBF is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FD62 RBF, 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 FD62 RBF registered?

FD62 RBF is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 January 2013.

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