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KU13 KBJ

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,272 mi
Last recorded60,272 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU13 KBJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 60,272 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 60,272 miles

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))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Toe Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 57,938 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 57,936 miles

Nearside 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 cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 55,326 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished and cracked on tread

Pass 3 Mar 2023 52,175 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 48,050 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 44,473 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 41,551 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Feb 2019 36,573 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 31,670 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 27,201 miles

Front Both tyres have slight worn edges

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Rear Both tyres have cracked treads all round

Pass 23 Feb 2016 19,848 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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KU13 KBJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KBJ, 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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KU13 KBJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 March 2013.

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