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KIB 522

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,141 mi
Last recorded69,141 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIB 522
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 69,141 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 69,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 62,983 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 58,622 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 53,754 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 53,753 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 48,678 miles

Covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

Pass 24 Mar 2021 43,524 miles

Covers and trays blocking view of test items

Pass 20 Mar 2020 39,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

Fail 20 Mar 2020 39,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

Pass 27 Mar 2019 34,544 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad looks low but unable to fully see to determine how low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

Fail 27 Mar 2019 34,543 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad looks low but unable to fully see to determine how low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

Pass 28 Mar 2018 28,231 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 28,231 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 22,747 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 17,698 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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KIB 522 is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KIB 522, 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 KIB 522 registered?

KIB 522 is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is KIB 522 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KIB 522 shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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