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H9 TAR

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,480 mi
Last recorded76,480 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH9 TAR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 76,480 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

ns washer jet not working but os washer jet provides enough fluid to clean windscreen

Pass 7 Mar 2024 73,500 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 69,176 miles

Offside Rear brake disc badly corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2023 69,176 miles

Offside Rear brake disc badly corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" aero (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 64,451 miles

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

parking brake lever high

Pass 5 Mar 2021 57,899 miles

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

parking brake high

Pass 14 Mar 2020 52,999 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 52,999 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2355518 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x 2 nails ()

Pass 11 Mar 2019 40,621 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Mar 2018 34,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/5518 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 29,172 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 22,405 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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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H9 TAR is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H9 TAR, 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 H9 TAR registered?

H9 TAR is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is H9 TAR safe to buy?

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