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MIL 9838

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,493 mi
Last recorded72,493 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIL 9838
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 3 Nov 2025 72,493 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 68,242 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 64,471 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 60,599 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 56,850 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 53,841 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 48,445 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 41,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 33,462 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 25,182 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking between tread

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between tread

Offside Front tyre cracking between tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking between tread

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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MIL 9838 is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MIL 9838, 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 MIL 9838 registered?

MIL 9838 is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 December 2013.

Is MIL 9838 safe to buy?

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