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KV13 OAX

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,363 mi
Last recorded124,363 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV13 OAX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 124,363 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 117,386 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 117,320 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 111,040 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 105,084 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 96,588 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 83,604 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 71,088 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 59,195 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Apr 2017 59,043 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both badly worn on inside edges. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Apr 2017 59,043 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both badly worn on inside edges. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 41,985 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 41,985 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear 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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KV13 OAX is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KV13 OAX, 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 KV13 OAX registered?

KV13 OAX is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 March 2013.

Is KV13 OAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV13 OAX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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