MOT Status
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144,312 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread depth 2mm and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Water in offside head lamp
Nearside Position lamp not working Tail light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component insecurely attached Top mount securing nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Telltale not working (4.5.3 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread depth 2mm and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Water in offside head lamp
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.
engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.
sill covers & side steps fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.
surface corrosion to exhaust system.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.
engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.
sill covers & side steps fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.
surface corrosion to exhaust system.
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.
engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.
sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.
surface corrosion to exhaust system.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
emissions too clean
FRONT DISCS POOR / WORN
wood thorn in n/s/f tyre on inner edge to sidewall
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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RK13 VMU is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 RK13 VMU, 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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RK13 VMU is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2013.
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