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FW13 DZU

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,122 mi
Last recorded116,122 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW13 DZU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 116,122 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 102,876 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 96,838 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 89,981 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 89,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2022 83,721 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 73,876 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 66,267 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 60,176 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 51,271 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 41,017 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 29,344 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 29,344 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both lamps (1.8)

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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FW13 DZU is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FW13 DZU, 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 FW13 DZU registered?

FW13 DZU is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 August 2013.

Is FW13 DZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FW13 DZU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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