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GU13 DXT

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

123,122 mi
Last recorded123,122 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU13 DXT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 123,122 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 114,096 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 112,586 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2024 98,967 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 89,122 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 79,293 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 79,293 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 68,128 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 61,130 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 52,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3000 to 4000 mils (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

enable to see rear brake pads

Pass 15 Mar 2018 46,967 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin can't see rear pads (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 5/6 mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 40,068 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 34,136 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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GU13 DXT is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GU13 DXT, 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 GU13 DXT registered?

GU13 DXT is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 March 2013.

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