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HK53 HOL

2013 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,891 mi
Last recorded134,891 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 HOL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 134,891 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 134,890 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Does not work when any other lamp is illuminated (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Does not work when any other lamp is illuminated (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 130,282 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 124,523 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 118,227 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 111,322 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 111,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 104,943 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 104,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 100,713 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 100,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 95,835 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 84,365 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 69,047 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 52,788 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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HK53 HOL is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 HK53 HOL, 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 HK53 HOL registered?

HK53 HOL is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is HK53 HOL safe to buy?

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