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ML13 FMM

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,117 mi
Last recorded75,117 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML13 FMM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 75,117 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 75,100 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2021 60,747 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 55,222 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All, on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 55,215 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All, on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 44,691 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))

Passenger side parking brake effort significantly lower than drivers side.

Pass 4 Jun 2018 35,568 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 35,519 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 33,529 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 26,267 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 26,238 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (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 FMM is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 FMM, 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 FMM registered?

ML13 FMM is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 June 2013.

Is ML13 FMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML13 FMM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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