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ME12 SYD

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,685 mi
Last recorded119,685 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME12 SYD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 119,685 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Terminal loose (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 May 2026 119,679 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate incorrect Both plates (0.1 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Terminal loose (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensing inside lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 117,243 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive From differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Apr 2024 114,934 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 113,006 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 112,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 112,431 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 102,435 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 92,794 miles

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))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 81,088 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 81,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 70,057 miles

Front and rear tyres close to wear indicators

Pass 2 Oct 2017 50,542 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2017 50,529 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 225/60r17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 22,067 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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ME12 SYD is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ME12 SYD, 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 ME12 SYD registered?

ME12 SYD is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 September 2013.

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