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ML13 KUE

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,345 mi
Last recorded121,345 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML13 KUE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 121,345 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 121,145 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 110,417 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 110,249 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm detached from bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing both covers not preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm detached from bushiung (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 99,442 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 99,400 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 89,067 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 80,822 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 71,240 miles

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

Under cover insecure

Pass 8 Apr 2019 63,339 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 48,276 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 33,851 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 20,327 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 20,327 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 KUE is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KUE, 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 KUE registered?

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

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