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FT13 UBP

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,142 mi
Last recorded98,142 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 UBP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 98,142 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 98,141 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 90,064 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 90,064 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 81,827 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 71,916 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 71,916 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 62,586 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 55,595 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 54,658 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 54,658 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 44,936 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 35,538 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 28,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 UBP is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UBP, 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 UBP registered?

FT13 UBP is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 June 2013.

Is FT13 UBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 UBP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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