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ML13 FGX

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,120 mi
Last recorded110,120 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 110,120 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 110,120 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 100,549 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 88,141 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 74,847 miles

Front brake pads approx 85-90% worn

Pass 4 Apr 2018 63,784 miles

both outer track rod end dust covers deteriorating

both rear tyres perrishing

Fail 4 Apr 2018 63,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both outer track rod end dust covers deteriorating

both rear tyres perrishing

Pass 11 Apr 2017 53,020 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

nail in nsr tyre tread

rear tyres perrishing/cracking

Fail 6 Apr 2017 52,841 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing low on edges

front brake discs lipped

nail in nsr tyre tread

rear tyres perrishing/cracking

Pass 4 Jan 2016 40,501 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 FGX 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 70%.

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 ML13 FGX, 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 FGX registered?

ML13 FGX is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 May 2013.

Is ML13 FGX safe to buy?

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