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MU05 KES

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,900 mi
Last recorded100,900 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU05 KES
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2026 100,900 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 97,069 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 93,366 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Mar 2023 89,758 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 87,107 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 84,201 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 82,072 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 64,538 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 43,818 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 24,742 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 14,692 miles

Offside Rear puncture repair patch fitted close to the outer side wall

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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MU05 KES is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MU05 KES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MU05 KES?

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What year was MU05 KES registered?

MU05 KES is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 March 2013.

Is MU05 KES safe to buy?

The MOT history for MU05 KES shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MU05 KES have outstanding finance?

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