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MK13 VHN

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,895 mi
Last recorded90,895 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK13 VHN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 90,895 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 90,895 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 83,410 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 77,253 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 72,540 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 72,540 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2022 65,948 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 59,770 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 56,777 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 48,824 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 36,221 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 36,219 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 29,354 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cracking in tread pattern but not exposing core of tyre

Offside Front tyre has cracking in tread pattern but not exposing core of tyre

Offside Rear tyre has cracking in tread pattern but not exposing core of tyre

Fail 8 Apr 2017 29,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre has cracking in tread pattern but not exposing core of tyre

Offside Front tyre has cracking in tread pattern but not exposing core of tyre

Offside Rear tyre has cracking in tread pattern but not exposing core of tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2016 18,242 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 VHN is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol 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 MK13 VHN, 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 VHN registered?

MK13 VHN is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 April 2013.

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