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MR51 REC

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,047 mi
Last recorded136,047 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR51 REC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 136,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2026 136,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 121,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 109,099 miles

front brake discs worn low/ nsf tyre on limit-nsf ball joint slight play-both rear brake calliper's damp-rear coil springs corroded-handbrake covers corroded /frayed-

Pass 7 Sep 2023 96,483 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and arms corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 81,830 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 81,830 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 69,403 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 63,382 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 60,135 miles

O/s/r Brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Under trays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2018 53,970 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2018 50,681 miles

o/s/r hand brake just met requirement under covers engine covers

Pass 1 Jun 2017 42,585 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 34,433 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on edges (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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MR51 REC is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MR51 REC, 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 MR51 REC registered?

MR51 REC is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 June 2013.

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