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ML13 ZTD

2013 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,112 mi
Last recorded128,112 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML13 ZTD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 128,112 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 128,111 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 122,187 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 118,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2024 118,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 109,490 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 100,012 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 85,605 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

no warning lights on dash time of test

Pass 23 Nov 2019 73,863 miles

no warning lights on dash time of test

under trays fitted front

Pass 18 May 2018 57,643 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 57,643 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 16 Jun 2017 51,297 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 51,295 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 38,447 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 ZTD is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Orange with a 1,995cc 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 ZTD, 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 ZTD registered?

ML13 ZTD is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 May 2013.

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