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MM55 GAL

2013 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,733 mi
Last recorded100,733 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 GAL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 100,733 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 100,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 91,204 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all four (4.4.3 (a))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 90,549 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive AT REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 90,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE FRONT A.B.S CABLE LOOSE

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive AT REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 65,706 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive AT REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 65,706 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake grabbing severely BOTH FRONT (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive AT REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 56,909 miles

ADVISORY OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT UNIT DAMAGED

Oil leak, but not excessive AT REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 56,823 miles

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

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

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

ADVISORY OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT UNIT DAMAGED

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive AT REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 50,414 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 39,994 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 29,022 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 19,217 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 16,282 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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MM55 GAL is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,998cc petrol 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 MM55 GAL, 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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MM55 GAL is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 May 2013.

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