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KW13 SJV

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

151,636 mi
Last recorded151,636 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW13 SJV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 151,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 146,384 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 135,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Sep 2023 122,996 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 122,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 108,092 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 215/70R16

Pass 13 Sep 2021 96,759 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 83,421 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 83,421 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 65,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 4 May 2018 58,727 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 52,064 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 41,158 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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KW13 SJV 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 KW13 SJV, 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 KW13 SJV registered?

KW13 SJV is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 August 2013.

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