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FG13 KZC

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,534 mi
Last recorded83,534 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG13 KZC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 83,534 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 83,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2025 80,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 80,159 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 76,310 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Fail 31 Jan 2024 76,307 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Pass 9 Feb 2023 72,940 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 72,921 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and Rear (0.1 (d))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 69,514 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 69,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 65,895 miles

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

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

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Pass 10 Feb 2020 61,748 miles

Nearside Front Door Handle Damaged but Functional

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 55,576 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 47,042 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 42,045 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 35,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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FG13 KZC is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FG13 KZC, 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

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What year was FG13 KZC registered?

FG13 KZC is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is FG13 KZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG13 KZC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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