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MT62 HLK

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,913 mi
Last recorded97,913 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT62 HLK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 97,913 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 87,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod slight play.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Track rod slight play.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust shield not fully secure but not likely to fall off.

Pass 22 Feb 2023 77,888 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 71,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering notchy, no evidence of issue during inspection.

Fail 18 Feb 2022 71,192 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))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering notchy, no evidence of issue during inspection.

Pass 20 Feb 2021 66,228 miles

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

Nearside steering arm slight play

Offside steering arm slight play

Pass 26 Feb 2020 62,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 53,471 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 53,471 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 16 Feb 2018 46,779 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 37,005 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 20 Feb 2017 37,005 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 27,048 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers fitted

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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MT62 HLK is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MT62 HLK, 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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MT62 HLK is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 February 2013.

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