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M29 TAX

2013 Kia Sportage

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

79,307 mi
Last recorded79,307 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM29 TAX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 79,307 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 75,820 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ON WEAR BARS 2.0MM LIMIT IS 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 71,903 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 67,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output GOES SLIGHT PINK A WHILE AFTER TURNING ON (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 64,222 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 60,839 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 54,574 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 50,980 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable

rear wiper blade smearing

Fail 3 Jun 2019 50,980 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear wiper blade smearing

Pass 8 Jun 2018 46,982 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 41,095 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 36,994 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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M29 TAX is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 M29 TAX, 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 M29 TAX registered?

M29 TAX is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 June 2013.

Is M29 TAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M29 TAX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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