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PF13 VXM

2013 Kia Sportage

Brown Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,532 mi
Last recorded89,532 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF13 VXM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 89,532 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 89,402 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 83,114 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 83,107 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 80,487 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 80,483 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 73,261 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 68,308 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 68,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 63,952 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 52,791 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 49,543 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 20 Jul 2017 41,662 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 22 Jul 2016 32,045 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 32,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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PF13 VXM is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Brown with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PF13 VXM, 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 PF13 VXM?

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What year was PF13 VXM registered?

PF13 VXM is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 August 2013.

Is PF13 VXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF13 VXM shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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