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FH13 DCF

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,864 mi
Last recorded126,864 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH13 DCF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 126,864 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 126,864 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 120,665 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 115,073 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 108,008 miles

Offside Rear Indicator lens damaged

Fail 7 Aug 2023 108,008 miles

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

Offside Rear Indicator lens damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2022 101,781 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin handbrake shoes worn, one trailing and one leading on opposite sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Fail 4 Aug 2022 101,780 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Pass 24 Jun 2021 93,046 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))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 85,278 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 85,278 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 77,679 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 65,461 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 53,987 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 44,476 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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FH13 DCF 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 FH13 DCF, 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 FH13 DCF registered?

FH13 DCF is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 August 2013.

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