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FV13 FCA

2013 Kia Sportage

Brown Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

129,537 mi
Last recorded129,537 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 FCA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 129,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 118,906 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Mar 2025 118,679 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Mar 2024 108,462 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 97,660 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 86,199 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 72,300 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 68,712 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 59,144 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 49,974 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 42,347 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 37,178 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 FCA is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Brown with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV13 FCA registered?

FV13 FCA is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is FV13 FCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 FCA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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