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R40 DKS

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,098 mi
Last recorded97,098 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 DKS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Dec 2024 97,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 84,889 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 72,698 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 57,706 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 53,834 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 46,352 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 40,741 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 33,221 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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R40 DKS is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R40 DKS, 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 R40 DKS registered?

R40 DKS is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 October 2013.

Is R40 DKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R40 DKS shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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