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FV13 DXY

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,706 mi
Last recorded108,706 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 108,706 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 108,706 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 97,020 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 97,019 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 87,878 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 87,877 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 81,032 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 71,304 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 64,383 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 58,199 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 48,839 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))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 48,711 miles

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

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))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 40,121 miles

Nearside Rear cracking on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer edge

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 31,944 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 25,688 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 DXY is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DXY, 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 DXY registered?

FV13 DXY is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 April 2013.

Is FV13 DXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 DXY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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