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KE13 GNU

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,534 mi
Last recorded128,534 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE13 GNU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 128,534 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 128,507 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 118,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 2 Dec 2024 118,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 Nov 2023 102,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessively worn smooth on inner edge Just Legal. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessively worn smooth on inner edge Just Legal. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 102,737 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessively worn smooth on inner edge Just Legal. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessively worn smooth on inner edge Just Legal. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 90,655 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 75,510 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 71,297 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 66,477 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 56,906 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 47,874 miles

No spare wheel to test

Pass 20 Apr 2017 39,595 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 31,317 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 31,317 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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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KE13 GNU is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 KE13 GNU, 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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KE13 GNU is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 April 2013.

Is KE13 GNU safe to buy?

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