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ML13 FGO

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,732 mi
Last recorded96,732 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML13 FGO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 96,732 miles

rear o/s and front o/s tyres are starting to wear on inner edge

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system, sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components.

Fail 29 Apr 2026 96,732 miles

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

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

rear o/s and front o/s tyres are starting to wear on inner edge

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system, sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components.

Pass 29 Apr 2025 88,472 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 79,680 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 79,679 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 71,405 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 63,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 53,307 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 53,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked.

Pass 30 Jun 2020 50,568 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 46,998 miles

Rear Tyres cracked in tread, no cords showing

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 May 2018 41,029 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 May 2017 35,950 miles

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

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

wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 6 May 2016 30,043 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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ML13 FGO is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FGO, 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 ML13 FGO registered?

ML13 FGO is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 May 2013.

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