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KU13 VUP

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

176,727 mi
Last recorded176,727 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU13 VUP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 176,727 miles

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

Secondary bonnet catch stiff

Fail 30 Mar 2026 176,727 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 168,427 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 168,394 miles

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))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 159,604 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2024 159,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 154,711 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 147,744 miles

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))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 142,367 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 137,064 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 130,514 miles

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))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 130,482 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 123,793 miles

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)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 123,699 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 115,466 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 99,192 miles

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.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for KU13 VUP 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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