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ML13 FMA

2013 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,582 mi
Last recorded101,582 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML13 FMA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 101,582 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 98,395 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 93,123 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))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 93,118 miles

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

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 31 Oct 2022 86,588 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 80,033 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 72,778 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 64,727 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 53,101 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 41,317 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 39,038 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 39,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 FMA is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FMA, 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 FMA registered?

ML13 FMA is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 April 2013.

Is ML13 FMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML13 FMA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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