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FL13 UBJ

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,272 mi
Last recorded129,272 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL13 UBJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 129,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 112,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2025 112,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 108,225 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 100,868 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 100,868 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side little effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 May 2023 100,754 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side little effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2022 91,957 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 91,825 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 79,075 miles

Front bumper damaged, missing under trays

Nearside Rear handbrake effort low, further investigation advised

Nearside Rear inner position lamp not working

Nearside Rear run flat tyre fitted, advise replacement

Offside Front inner wheel arch damaged/insecure

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracking/perished, nail in tread, advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine inter cooler pipe insecure

oil leak not excessive

travel in brake pedal application, further investigation advised

Fail 4 May 2021 79,054 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle nsf effort low, further investigation advised (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Front bumper damaged, missing under trays

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

Nearside Rear inner position lamp not working

Nearside Rear run flat tyre fitted, advise replacement

Offside Front inner wheel arch damaged/insecure

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracking/perished, nail in tread, advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine inter cooler pipe insecure

oil leak not excessive

travel in brake pedal application, further investigation advised

Pass 2 Apr 2020 63,729 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 54,608 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 45,274 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 33,576 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 28,121 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 28,121 miles

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 UBJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UBJ, 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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FL13 UBJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 April 2013.

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