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GK13 TXW

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

56,031 mi
Last recorded56,031 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK13 TXW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 56,031 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Both headlights slightly diffused

Pass 21 Aug 2025 52,344 miles

Both headlights slightly diffused

Pass 29 Aug 2024 49,852 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 46,493 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 42,084 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 36,772 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 33,050 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 28,387 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 23,982 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 23,982 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 20,053 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 16,825 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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GK13 TXW is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GK13 TXW, 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 GK13 TXW registered?

GK13 TXW is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 April 2013.

Is GK13 TXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK13 TXW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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