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MT51 WST

2013 Kia Sportage

Brown Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,973 mi
Last recorded107,973 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 WST
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 107,973 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 107,891 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 104,184 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm,outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 104,183 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm,outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 99,247 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 99,247 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 92,611 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 87,041 miles

Rear discs corroded slightly

Rear hand brake adjustment recommended

Pass 19 Jan 2021 74,423 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 68,236 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 68,236 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 57,973 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 57,973 miles

Offside Front 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))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 49,488 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 38,938 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 28,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking in tread pattern

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking in tread pattern

Offside Front Tyre cracking in tread pattern

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread pattern

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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MT51 WST is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Brown 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 MT51 WST, 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 MT51 WST registered?

MT51 WST is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 January 2013.

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