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K7 ELK

2013 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,730 mi
Last recorded125,730 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 ELK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 125,730 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 122,903 miles

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush worn

Offside Front brake backing plate corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear trailing arm bush worn

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

Rear diff leaking

Fail 28 Aug 2025 122,903 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush worn

Offside Front brake backing plate corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear trailing arm bush worn

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

Rear diff leaking

Pass 22 Aug 2024 120,806 miles

Offside Front back plate corroded

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 118,731 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 116,707 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 107,499 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 107,499 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2020 92,638 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 81,645 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 63,375 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 48,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 48,294 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 33,178 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 27,920 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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K7 ELK is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K7 ELK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K7 ELK registered?

K7 ELK is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 April 2013.

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