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R21 GSS

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,371 mi
Last recorded68,371 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 GSS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 68,371 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost showing cord on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 68,371 miles

Nearside 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))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost showing cord on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 60,201 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 60,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 50,482 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 42,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks on outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 34,965 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 34,339 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jun 2018 25,052 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 May 2017 19,697 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 May 2017 19,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 11,255 miles

Rear wiper torn

Fail 3 Jun 2016 11,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nail in outer edge of tyre (4.1.D.1b)

Rear wiper torn

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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R21 GSS is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R21 GSS, 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 R21 GSS registered?

R21 GSS is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 June 2013.

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