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R333 SDB

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,351 mi
Last recorded76,351 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR333 SDB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 76,351 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 71,254 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 66,426 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 66,426 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 63,646 miles

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

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 15 Aug 2022 59,896 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 56,622 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 54,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 50,434 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 45,444 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 37,812 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 37,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 29,937 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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R333 SDB is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R333 SDB, 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 R333 SDB registered?

R333 SDB is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is R333 SDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R333 SDB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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