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H23 GRU

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

77,539 mi
Last recorded77,539 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH23 GRU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 77,539 miles

FRONT SUBFRAME AND REAR VAXEL STARTING TO CORRODE

REAR BRAKE PADS STARTING TO BREAK UP

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 77,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened BEARING BROKEN UP (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

FRONT SUBFRAME AND REAR VAXEL STARTING TO CORRODE

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

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

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

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

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

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

REAR BRAKE PADS STARTING TO BREAK UP

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

Rear Coil spring corroded STARTING TO CORRODE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 74,460 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 74,427 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 67,467 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 58,647 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 64,136 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 64,136 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 51,935 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 58,514 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 3 May 2022 45,591 miles

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))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 52,410 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 32,158 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 47,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2020 26,503 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2020 26,503 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 42,922 miles

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 26 Mar 2019 35,480 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 28,085 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 23,462 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 18,250 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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H23 GRU is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 H23 GRU, 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 H23 GRU registered?

H23 GRU is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2013.

Is H23 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H23 GRU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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