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GU13 TSO

2013 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,191 mi
Last recorded135,191 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU13 TSO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 135,191 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated requires adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 121,745 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 113,332 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre 2mm and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 113,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 107,392 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 107,392 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 99,567 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 90,830 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 90,830 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 72,047 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 55,373 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre + 2.5mm ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 40,503 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 40,487 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 40,487 miles

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

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 TSO is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TSO, 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 TSO registered?

GU13 TSO is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 April 2013.

Is GU13 TSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU13 TSO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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