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FW13 SOC

2013 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

168,505 mi
Last recorded168,505 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW13 SOC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 168,505 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front oil leak

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre side wall ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 155,947 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre side wall ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 138,354 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 137,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 112,913 miles

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

nail in nearside rear

off and nearside rear tyres balled on inside edge

prop shaft missing

Fail 26 Oct 2021 112,912 miles

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

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

nail in nearside rear

off and nearside rear tyres balled on inside edge

prop shaft missing

Pass 2 Nov 2020 88,403 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 67,503 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 54,782 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.6mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2017 42,746 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 29,157 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 SOC is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Orange 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 SOC, 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 SOC registered?

FW13 SOC is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 June 2013.

Is FW13 SOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FW13 SOC 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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