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RO13 PDZ

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,123 mi
Last recorded99,123 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO13 PDZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 99,123 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60/17 99V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2025 99,123 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60/17 99V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 84,730 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 84,607 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 73,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 27 Oct 2022 67,155 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 5 Nov 2021 61,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 53,973 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x3 nails ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 39,910 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2019 39,873 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 31,533 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (2mm) (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air-freshener from mirror ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 May 2018 31,533 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (2mm) (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air-freshener from mirror ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 May 2017 20,095 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 14,039 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 11,923 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 PDZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RO13 PDZ, 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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RO13 PDZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 May 2013.

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