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R14 FKY

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests34 (26 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

59,988 mi
Last recorded59,988 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 FKY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

26 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 59,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

ROAD WHEEL FIXINGS CONCEALED

Fail 14 May 2026 59,988 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

ROAD WHEEL FIXINGS CONCEALED

Pass 4 Nov 2025 117,442 miles

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

surface corrosion on rear subframe

Fail 31 Oct 2025 117,421 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

surface corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 16 May 2025 55,199 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 110,472 miles

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))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 110,471 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (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 22 May 2024 51,005 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 101,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front rack gaiter big clip broken but gaiter still secure

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 101,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front rack gaiter big clip broken but gaiter still secure

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 47,908 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 47,908 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 94,253 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2022 94,250 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2022 42,920 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 42,919 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 91,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Top suspension mount bearing, rough/noisy.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm across. Also perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm across. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 39,905 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 39,065 miles

wheel trims and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Sep 2020 85,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge.Also perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 35,129 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 79,366 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 35,111 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 71,854 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 71,604 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 35,109 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 62,625 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 35,085 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 54,700 miles

Front brake pads are low.

Pass 12 Apr 2016 35,058 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 45,760 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 36,482 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 31,444 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 24,356 miles

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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R14 FKY is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R14 FKY, 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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R14 FKY is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 March 2013.

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