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RK13 ZGF

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,277 mi
Last recorded119,277 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK13 ZGF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 119,277 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDE (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDE (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 119,277 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDE (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDE (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 113,803 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Jan 2024 113,805 miles

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

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2022 105,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 105,086 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 95,892 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 88,125 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 76,736 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 76,736 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 68,766 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 59,379 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 48,610 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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 ZGF is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZGF, 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 ZGF registered?

RK13 ZGF is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 March 2013.

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