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FRZ 1815

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,938 mi
Last recorded149,938 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRZ 1815
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 149,938 miles

all brake discs have surface corrosion

Fail 9 Jan 2026 149,729 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn low on tread and badly worn on the edges, only just ok (5.2.3 (e))

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

all the brake back plates corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear sub frame corroded

rear tyres worn low on tread

rear wiper blade deteriorated

steering system noisy, possibly in the rack

Pass 29 Nov 2024 143,125 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 143,125 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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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FRZ 1815 is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FRZ 1815, 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 FRZ 1815 registered?

FRZ 1815 is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 January 2013.

Is FRZ 1815 safe to buy?

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