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ML13 MHM

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,794 mi
Last recorded123,794 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML13 MHM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 123,794 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal slightly weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 123,738 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal slightly weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 115,107 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 115,105 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 109,516 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 109,515 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 104,143 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 97,377 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 89,625 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 86,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracks (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f +o/s/f wiper blades poor

n/s/r +o/s/r brake pads not checked

Pass 24 May 2019 73,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Replacement required asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Replacement required asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 55,426 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 31,062 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 18,348 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 MHM is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 MHM, 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 MHM registered?

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

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