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FW13 MWL

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,056 mi
Last recorded123,056 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 123,056 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 121,619 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge feathering unevenly. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 119,215 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 119,215 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excessive wear inside edge / bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excessive wear inside edge / bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 111,491 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield not fully secured

Pass 19 Jul 2022 100,371 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 91,538 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 fitted

emissions too clean to register

Pass 17 Jul 2020 83,108 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 fitted

emissions too clean to register

Fail 15 Jul 2020 83,031 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 fitted

emissions too clean to register

Pass 8 Aug 2019 73,846 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 60,418 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Aug 2017 48,229 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 36,721 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 MWL 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 MWL, 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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FW13 MWL is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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