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RD05 CHD

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,114 mi
Last recorded128,114 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD05 CHD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 128,114 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 128,114 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 113,869 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 113,750 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 98,999 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 81,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 81,587 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 70,124 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 8 Oct 2021 70,124 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 7 Sep 2020 66,819 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 66,818 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 61,566 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Nov 2018 49,612 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 40,832 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 26,765 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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RD05 CHD is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RD05 CHD, 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 RD05 CHD registered?

RD05 CHD is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 November 2013.

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