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FN13 UBC

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,665 mi
Last recorded159,665 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN13 UBC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 159,665 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 146,841 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 146,608 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fuel tank damp

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 141,187 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 130,899 miles

Front Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 110,084 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 107,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Apr 2019 97,366 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 86,717 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 76,318 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 52,849 miles

unable to check center seat belt

Fail 2 Mar 2016 52,849 miles

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

unable to check center seat belt

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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FN13 UBC is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FN13 UBC, 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 FN13 UBC registered?

FN13 UBC is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 March 2013.

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