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RO13 ELC

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

96,814 mi
Last recorded96,814 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO13 ELC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 96,814 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 92,392 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 86,749 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 86,749 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 81,581 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 74,836 miles

Both front tyre's starting to show sign's of starting to wear on inner edge's.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON limit inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 66,106 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 61,049 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 55,233 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 46,981 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2017 39,824 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 31,604 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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RO13 ELC is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 RO13 ELC, 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 RO13 ELC registered?

RO13 ELC is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 May 2013.

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