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FP13 RWU

2013 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

107,180 mi
Last recorded107,180 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP13 RWU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 107,180 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 106,860 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 101,893 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 101,716 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 96,343 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2024 96,340 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 90,419 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 90,419 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 85,747 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 80,097 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 74,689 miles

Central Front advise fog lamp switch sticking slightly

Fail 18 May 2020 74,689 miles

Central Front advise fog lamp switch sticking slightly

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

Pass 10 May 2019 70,971 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 67,717 miles

Slight deterioration of both rear tyres evident (surface cracks)

Pass 18 May 2017 51,205 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 May 2017 51,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2016 34,267 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 34,065 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked at top of screen (8.3.1d)

Front pads getting low

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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FP13 RWU is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FP13 RWU, 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 FP13 RWU registered?

FP13 RWU is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 May 2013.

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