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ME62 RCY

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,394 mi
Last recorded125,394 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME62 RCY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 125,394 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2026 125,394 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Oct 2025 118,089 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 114,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 103,331 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 86,176 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2022 86,170 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Cracked to cords. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 86,161 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 82,515 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 82,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 76,799 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 68,058 miles

Advise: Slight play n/s rack.

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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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 23 Oct 2018 59,449 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 59,444 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 50,191 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 38,122 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre on the legal limit of 1.6mm

Offside Front tyre on the legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 22 Jan 2016 26,967 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 26,967 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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ME62 RCY is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ME62 RCY, 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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ME62 RCY is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 January 2013.

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