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HV13 RLU

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,344 mi
Last recorded112,344 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV13 RLU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 112,344 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 112,341 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 101,378 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 101,337 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 85,699 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip/crack outside drivers view, smaller than 40mm diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 85,699 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn worn, heavily corroded/scorn in centre of braking area (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn worn, heavily corroded/scorn in centre of braking area (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn offside rear track control arm ball joint has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment has excessive travel (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers smear instead of clear the screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip/crack outside drivers view, smaller than 40mm diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has signs of heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has signs of heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Pass 19 Jun 2023 76,396 miles

Chip in screen

Pass 8 Feb 2023 74,216 miles

Central Front Windscreen has a stone chip.

Offside Rear The number plate light is missing a bulb and a lens.

Fail 7 Feb 2023 74,214 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Noise when rotating clockwise and back anticlockwise, when the car is raised on the jack. Hand brake mechanism moves forward and back. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen has a stone chip.

Offside Rear The number plate light is missing a bulb and a lens.

Pass 16 Sep 2021 63,383 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and split (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

parking brake has travel

Fail 16 Sep 2021 63,374 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and split (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

parking brake has travel

Pass 18 Aug 2020 55,409 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 48,914 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 39,239 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 30,122 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 22,456 miles

engine oil overfilled

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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HV13 RLU is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HV13 RLU, 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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HV13 RLU is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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