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FV13 VMF

2013 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,311 mi
Last recorded105,311 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 VMF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 105,311 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 105,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 104,561 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 104,180 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 92,140 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 92,123 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 90,056 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 90,056 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 82,538 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 82,512 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended no stop lamps /rear fog lamp (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 75,638 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 62,474 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 48,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 36,470 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 34,897 miles

Front brake discs becoming lipped

Front tyres becoming worn on inner and outer edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front bumper corner slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Inner lamp unit has corner piece missing no white light

Rear wiper blade split

engine cover/undertrays 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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FV13 VMF is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VMF, 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 VMF registered?

FV13 VMF is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 April 2013.

Is FV13 VMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 VMF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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