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RK13 VVW

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,992 mi
Last recorded88,992 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK13 VVW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 88,992 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 88,762 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 79,664 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 79,664 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 72,227 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 72,222 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 61,841 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin EARLY REPLACEMENT ADVISED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 61,840 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin EARLY REPLACEMENT ADVISED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 52,830 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 50,329 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 43,225 miles

brake fluid level low

Fail 15 Jun 2020 43,225 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

brake fluid level low

Pass 18 Jun 2019 35,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracked

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2018 27,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3 mm left roughly 2000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 25,537 miles

Slight perishing to all tyres around their tread circumference

Pass 25 Feb 2016 17,330 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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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RK13 VVW is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc 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 RK13 VVW, 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 RK13 VVW registered?

RK13 VVW is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 April 2013.

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