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KC02 ARE

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,783 mi
Last recorded174,783 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC02 ARE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 174,783 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 172,039 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 171,853 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 167,323 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 167,288 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 132,968 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 98,507 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 80,898 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 61,990 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 32,391 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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KC02 ARE is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 KC02 ARE, 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

How do I check the history of KC02 ARE?

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What year was KC02 ARE registered?

KC02 ARE is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 July 2013.

Is KC02 ARE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC02 ARE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KC02 ARE have outstanding finance?

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