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ML13 DZG

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,028 mi
Last recorded103,028 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML13 DZG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 103,028 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 94,924 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 86,971 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 78,428 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 69,834 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 69,834 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 64,534 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 55,984 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 48,393 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 40,159 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 40,159 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 32,546 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 24,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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ML13 DZG is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ML13 DZG, 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 ML13 DZG registered?

ML13 DZG is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is ML13 DZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML13 DZG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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