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GK13 VGU

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,271 mi
Last recorded97,271 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK13 VGU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 97,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre can be repaired

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2026 97,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/18 mixed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre can be repaired

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 80,500 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 74,561 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 74,509 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 May 2023 67,617 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 59,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2021 51,159 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 51,154 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure and split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 45,927 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 45,927 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 39,297 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 31,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 24,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 24,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 18,919 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 VGU is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc 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 VGU, 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 VGU registered?

GK13 VGU is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 April 2013.

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