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GK13 VGG

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,646 mi
Last recorded90,646 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK13 VGG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 90,646 miles
Fail 30 May 2026 90,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 86,290 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 81,690 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 72,533 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 65,113 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 57,100 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 53,779 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2019 47,371 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam removed (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 40,363 miles

front bake discs wearing.

Pass 20 Mar 2017 33,950 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 26,939 miles

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

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 VGG is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel 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 VGG, 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 VGG registered?

GK13 VGG is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is GK13 VGG safe to buy?

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