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RV13 UKT

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,062 mi
Last recorded106,062 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV13 UKT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 106,062 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 & bold on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 98,238 miles

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

lenses are missing on both registration plate lights

Pass 24 Mar 2023 90,505 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 82,556 miles

decerelomter brake tested in dry conditions

steering rack/joints clonk when rocked on load

Pass 26 Mar 2021 75,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

decelerometer brake tested in damp conditions

n/s/r number plate lamp lens missing

Pass 26 Mar 2020 69,656 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 60,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 60,002 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 50,193 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 39,807 miles

Both front tyres getting low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 29,502 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 29,501 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 UKT is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 RV13 UKT, 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 RV13 UKT registered?

RV13 UKT is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 March 2013.

Is RV13 UKT safe to buy?

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