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FL13 UBB

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,497 mi
Last recorded105,497 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL13 UBB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 105,497 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 105,443 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 90,713 miles

various underside corroding

Fail 30 Jul 2025 90,671 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

various underside corroding

Pass 31 Jul 2024 74,507 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jul 2023 60,160 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 59,011 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 59,010 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 55,120 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 47,791 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 44,383 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 44,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Hub flange bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 37,109 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 26,872 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 18,544 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 14,570 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 UBB is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UBB, 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 FL13 UBB registered?

FL13 UBB is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 April 2013.

Is FL13 UBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL13 UBB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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