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HX13 UWS

2013 Kia Sportage

Brown Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,772 mi
Last recorded108,772 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX13 UWS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 108,772 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar link upper boot perishing

Fail 26 Feb 2026 108,766 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front anti roll bar link upper boot perishing

Pass 20 Feb 2025 100,487 miles

right hand track rod end boot perishing

Fail 19 Feb 2025 100,481 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in tread ()

right hand track rod end boot perishing

Pass 21 Feb 2024 91,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front edging off left hand 3.1mm and 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears getting low left hand 1.8mm and 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 87,849 miles

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))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 87,824 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 79,282 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 69,970 miles

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 62,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inners low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 52,197 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 52,197 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 42,739 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 29,950 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 21,399 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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HX13 UWS is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Brown with a 1,998cc petrol 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 HX13 UWS, 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 HX13 UWS registered?

HX13 UWS is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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