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M12 HUP

2013 Kia Sportage

Brown Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,567 mi
Last recorded97,567 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 HUP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 97,567 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 94,573 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 91,302 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 83,924 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 74,897 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement small arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement small arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 68,528 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 62,828 miles

Offside Front drivers wiper smearing but not excessively

Pass 7 Jan 2019 53,491 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 46,132 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 39,308 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 39,308 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 28,496 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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M12 HUP is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Brown with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 M12 HUP, 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 M12 HUP registered?

M12 HUP is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 January 2013.

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