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MV13 ZFL

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,215 mi
Last recorded135,215 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV13 ZFL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 135,215 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 129,838 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 129,838 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2024 118,235 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 118,235 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 105,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 105,281 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 91,869 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 May 2021 79,845 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN LOW INNER EDGE AND PERISHED

Fail 6 May 2021 79,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/R TYRE WORN LOW INNER EDGE AND PERISHED

Pass 6 Dec 2019 65,238 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 65,238 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 58,495 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2018 49,332 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 43,486 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 36,671 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 36,671 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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MV13 ZFL is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 MV13 ZFL, 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 MV13 ZFL registered?

MV13 ZFL is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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