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GK13 TXX

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,626 mi
Last recorded131,626 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK13 TXX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 131,626 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 119,160 miles

NOISE FROM STEERING COLOUMN

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

STEERING / SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 6 Mar 2024 104,769 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

REAR DIFF LEAKING

STEERING / SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ( SURFACE CORROSION )

Fail 6 Mar 2024 104,769 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

REAR DIFF LEAKING

STEERING / SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ( SURFACE CORROSION )

Pass 21 Mar 2023 92,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 81,276 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 73,937 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 73,937 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))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 69,194 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 69,194 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BLADE SMEARING (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BLADE SMEARING (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) STEERING RACK NOISY (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 MM ( CENTRE) JUST LEGAL (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 MM ( CENTRE) JUST LEGAL (5.2.3 (e))

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 14 Mar 2019 61,506 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 61,506 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 54,141 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 46,702 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 36,024 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 31 Mar 2016 36,024 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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 TXX is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 GK13 TXX, 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 TXX registered?

GK13 TXX is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 March 2013.

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