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ML13 ZTM

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,095 mi
Last recorded122,095 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML13 ZTM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 122,095 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 122,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 119,126 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners in drivers field of vision ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has a deep cut in the tread face (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre is 11yrs old

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

taped repair to nearside front bumper

Fail 28 Jan 2025 119,124 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper damaged exposing sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre bald on inner with cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners in drivers field of vision ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has a deep cut in the tread face (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre is 11yrs old

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 115,796 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm and bald on outer edge 235/55R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm and bald on inner edge 235/55R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 111,871 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Jan 2023 111,847 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jan 2022 105,372 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 97,877 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 87,269 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 68,177 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 52,688 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 47,563 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 38,227 miles

both front tyres worn edges low inner edge

Fail 1 Jun 2016 38,198 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both front tyres worn edges low inner edge

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 ZTM is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZTM, 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 ZTM registered?

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

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