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PE13 TXL

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,142 mi
Last recorded91,142 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE13 TXL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 91,142 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 91,139 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 89,957 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 89,954 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2023 86,397 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 82,594 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 82,591 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s slight worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 77,346 miles

Nearside Rear flasher lens cracked

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 70,843 miles

nearside rear flasher lens cracked

Fail 11 Sep 2020 70,841 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

nearside rear flasher lens cracked

Pass 14 Jun 2019 64,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 64,655 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 57,465 miles

Rear trailing arm bushs parting

Fail 10 May 2018 57,465 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre bold on edges on limit

Offside Rear tyre low inner edge

Rear trailing arm bushs parting

Pass 3 Mar 2017 38,070 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 28,305 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on the inside edge

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn on the splines (2.5.C.1b)

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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PE13 TXL is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PE13 TXL, 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 PE13 TXL registered?

PE13 TXL is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 March 2013.

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