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FW13 KNC

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,143 mi
Last recorded112,143 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW13 KNC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 112,143 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 79,544 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 60,663 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 60,624 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 57,193 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 55,052 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 54,999 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 52,168 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 47,795 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jun 2017 41,903 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 34,899 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edge .

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 KNC is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KNC, 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 KNC registered?

FW13 KNC is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 August 2013.

Is FW13 KNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FW13 KNC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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