MOT Status
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176,727 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Secondary bonnet catch stiff
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Secondary bonnet catch stiff
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Stays on (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Bonnet secondary retaining device ineffective
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both not working (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear parking brake lagging slightly
Offside Rear registration plate lamp lense missing
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Number plate lamp lens missing
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Number plate lamp lens missing
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KU13 VUP is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc 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 KU13 VUP, 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 VUP registered?
KU13 VUP is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 March 2013.
Is KU13 VUP safe to buy?
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