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KM12 APM

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,040 mi
Last recorded85,040 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 APM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 85,040 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear FOG LIGHT SWITCH WORN

Fail 5 Nov 2025 84,912 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working LED IN MIRROR (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear FOG LIGHT SWITCH WORN

Pass 27 Nov 2024 77,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM & WEARING ON EDGE 225/60*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES 225/60*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM & WEARING ON EDGE 225/60*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGE & NAIL IN SHOULDER 225/60*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear FOG LIGHT SWITCH WORN

Fail 16 Nov 2024 77,574 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM & WEARING ON EDGE 225/60*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES 225/60*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM & WEARING ON EDGE 225/60*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGE & NAIL IN SHOULDER 225/60*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 71,553 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 71,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 65,764 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 60,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES & PERISHING 225/60*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES & PERISHING 225/60*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 57,355 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 57,355 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 50,568 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 44,585 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 38,895 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 23,966 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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KM12 APM is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KM12 APM, 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 KM12 APM registered?

KM12 APM is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 April 2013.

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