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RA62 DZS

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,934 mi
Last recorded103,934 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA62 DZS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 103,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S AND N/SVERY CLOSE (5.2.3 (e))

Lower Steering linkage lightly rubbing U/JCONECTION HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT ANDNOISE COVERS FITTED ON RACK (2.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2026 103,916 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S AND N/S REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working O/S AND N/S (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low O/S AND N/S (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S AND N/S VERY CLOSE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 91,416 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S AND N/S

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 86,091 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 86,028 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 81,665 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S AND N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 81,649 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour O/S AND N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S AND N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 75,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 75,906 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 69,447 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 64,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 59,672 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 54,225 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 40,182 miles

Both sides at the front and o/s/r tyres are bald on the inner edges.

Fail 14 Feb 2017 40,182 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both sides at the front and o/s/r tyres are bald on the inner edges.

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 30,808 miles

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

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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RA62 DZS is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RA62 DZS, 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 RA62 DZS registered?

RA62 DZS is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 February 2013.

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