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FV13 VMR

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

84,424 mi
Last recorded84,424 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 84,424 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 84,198 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 75,550 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 May 2025 75,549 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 May 2024 66,437 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 66,435 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 54,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2022 50,774 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 50,774 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbreak (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 43,714 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 40,694 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 40,679 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 35,755 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 35,755 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 29,322 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 22,122 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 22,122 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 16,891 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 16,891 miles

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

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 VMR is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VMR, 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 VMR registered?

FV13 VMR is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 April 2013.

Is FV13 VMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 VMR shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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