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ML13 VDR

2013 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,215 mi
Last recorded121,215 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML13 VDR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 121,215 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2026 121,215 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 115,920 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 113,868 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 113,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 101,536 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 92,471 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 77,633 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 70,655 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 60,983 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 49,535 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 49,535 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2017 39,509 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 30,274 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 VDR is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Blue 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 VDR, 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 VDR registered?

ML13 VDR is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 May 2013.

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