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FL13 GOU

2013 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,071 mi
Last recorded52,071 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL13 GOU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 52,071 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 52,046 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 49,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 49,159 miles

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

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 45,349 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 45,342 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 40,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin PADS BECOMING LOW ON WEAR WITH LIPPED DISCS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRES CRACKING DUE TO AGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower BALL JOINT GAITER STARTING TO PERISH AND SPLIT ON ANTI ROLL BAR LING

Offside Front Lower BALL JOINT COVER ON ANTIROLL BAR LINK STARTING TO PERISH AND SPLIT

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin PADS BECOMING LOW ON WEAR WITH LIPPED/CORRODED DISCS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRES CRACKING DUE TO AGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 35,577 miles

Central Front STONE DAMAGE CENTRE OF WINDSCREEN

Front TYRES CRACKING

Rear TYRES CRACKING

Pass 29 Sep 2020 30,969 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 24,818 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 20,951 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 17,179 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 14,136 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 14,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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FL13 GOU is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FL13 GOU, 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 FL13 GOU registered?

FL13 GOU is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 April 2013.

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