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FV13 CNX

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

106,576 mi
Last recorded106,576 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 CNX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 106,576 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Binding by hand and the disc is getting warm. The disc is orange with oxide from heat. (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 106,496 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt No play detected in the ball joint. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner and outer shoulders are worn VERY close to cords. Advise replacement and checking tyre pressures more frequently. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner and outer shoulders are worn VERY close to cords. Advise replacement and checking tyre pressures more frequently. Advise tracking too. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Binding by hand and the disc is getting warm. The disc is orange with oxide from heat. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 99,633 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 99,541 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 92,353 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR & OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 92,207 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NSF & OSF (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NSF & OSF (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR & OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 83,823 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 83,823 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 76,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm recorded very close to legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm recorded getting close to legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 76,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm recorded very close to legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm recorded getting close to legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 63,522 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 63,483 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 52,738 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 40,410 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 37,284 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 33,485 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 33,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 May 2016 28,466 miles

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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FV13 CNX is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel 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 FV13 CNX, 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 FV13 CNX registered?

FV13 CNX is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 April 2013.

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