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MT13 OFC

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,779 mi
Last recorded136,779 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT13 OFC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 136,779 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Nov 2025 136,623 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Dec 2024 121,053 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s and treads getting down (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 121,051 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s and treads getting down (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 104,583 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 104,581 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2022 91,430 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 79,002 miles

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

n/s washer jets not working o/s provides sufficient liquid for both side @ time of test

Pass 7 Dec 2020 65,142 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 57,671 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 57,669 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 54,164 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test x2 ()

both track rod rubbers cracking

Pass 11 May 2018 44,407 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 May 2017 34,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 24,957 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 24,957 miles

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

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

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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MT13 OFC is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MT13 OFC, 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 MT13 OFC registered?

MT13 OFC is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 June 2013.

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