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MK13 GEY

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

146,838 mi
Last recorded146,838 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK13 GEY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 146,838 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 131,264 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 119,960 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 109,903 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 99,378 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 88,912 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 88,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 72,139 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 59,777 miles

tyres osr7mm osf6mm nsr7mm nsf6mm

Pass 13 Apr 2017 50,408 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 43,921 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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MK13 GEY is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MK13 GEY, 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 MK13 GEY registered?

MK13 GEY is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 March 2013.

Is MK13 GEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK13 GEY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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