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ML13 MEU

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

44,841 mi
Last recorded44,841 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML13 MEU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 44,841 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 44,841 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip come away (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 40,159 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear advise mist of oil rear diff

Pass 3 Jun 2024 36,385 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test now on passenger seat

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad 2mm legal limit 1.5mm pad very close to disc, worn uneven to nearside front advise brake check over (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 32,087 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 32,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn outer edge of tyre 1.3mm 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing centre of tyre 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 29,457 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise both front tyres perishing & wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Jun 2021 25,495 miles

light cracking between tread pattern of all 4 tyres

Pass 9 Jun 2020 22,439 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener & dog collar

advise light corrosion front subframe, front suspension & rear subframe

advise undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Jun 2020 22,436 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener & dog collar

advise light corrosion front subframe, front suspension & rear subframe

advise undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 May 2019 19,167 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2019 19,167 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s o/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 16,214 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 16,212 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 13,664 miles

x4 tyres cracking .

Pass 26 May 2016 11,631 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 MEU is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MEU, 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 MEU registered?

ML13 MEU is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 May 2013.

Is ML13 MEU safe to buy?

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