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FW13 EBC

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,246 mi
Last recorded97,246 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW13 EBC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 97,246 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2025 96,625 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 86,822 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 74,633 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 62,523 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 62,490 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 54,045 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has been ran flat ()

Fail 23 Nov 2020 54,044 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has been ran flat ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 40,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Apr 2019 40,506 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

Nearside front wiper torn (still clears windscreen effectively)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front track rod end dust boot slightly perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear wiper excessively worn

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2018 37,253 miles

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

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2017 34,001 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 30,344 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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FW13 EBC is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FW13 EBC, 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 FW13 EBC registered?

FW13 EBC is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 July 2013.

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