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RV13 GVY

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,353 mi
Last recorded65,353 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV13 GVY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 65,353 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 65,353 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc scored and corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2024 62,344 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both - Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 59,364 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 55,375 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 52,394 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 50,187 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 50,187 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 36,142 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside 225-60-17 / 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 28,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread

Fail 5 Mar 2018 28,301 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre cracking in tread

Nearside Front Wiper blade split

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread

Pass 15 Mar 2017 25,260 miles

front wipers smearing/juddering

handbrake lever high - advise adjustment

Pass 8 Mar 2016 21,495 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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RV13 GVY is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RV13 GVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RV13 GVY?

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What year was RV13 GVY registered?

RV13 GVY is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 March 2013.

Is RV13 GVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV13 GVY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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