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PN13 VXK

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,731 mi
Last recorded79,731 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN13 VXK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 79,731 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 75,823 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2025 75,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 70,309 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 66,267 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 66,267 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 61,247 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 61,247 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 56,955 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 52,618 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 46,027 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Feb 2018 40,396 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres cracking around outer tread

Pass 20 Mar 2017 33,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 25,048 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under car trays 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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PN13 VXK is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PN13 VXK, 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

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What year was PN13 VXK registered?

PN13 VXK is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is PN13 VXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN13 VXK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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