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FT13 RDX

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,306 mi
Last recorded111,306 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 RDX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 111,306 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 111,304 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 107,296 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 107,294 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 18 Feb 2025 105,857 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 96,175 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 96,175 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 86,206 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 76,560 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 67,709 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 61,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 54,192 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 54,192 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 46,332 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 41,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Bald inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2016 30,691 miles

engine cover fitted

under-trays fitted

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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FT13 RDX is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc 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 FT13 RDX, 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 FT13 RDX registered?

FT13 RDX is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 July 2013.

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