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KB08 MAL

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

125,225 mi
Last recorded125,225 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB08 MAL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 125,225 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 125,208 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 123,152 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 121,715 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 119,854 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 116,987 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 113,655 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 108,286 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 92,136 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 74,951 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 56,829 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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KB08 MAL is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KB08 MAL, 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 KB08 MAL registered?

KB08 MAL is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 November 2013.

Is KB08 MAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KB08 MAL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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