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KU13 ECW

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,700 mi
Last recorded62,700 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU13 ECW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 62,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 57,446 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 57,446 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 51,795 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 46,271 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 46,271 miles

Nearside 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))

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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 39,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 34,169 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 32,451 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 27,226 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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KU13 ECW is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc 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 KU13 ECW, 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 KU13 ECW registered?

KU13 ECW is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 March 2013.

Is KU13 ECW safe to buy?

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