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RV13 VKS

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,058 mi
Last recorded92,058 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 92,058 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 92,058 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2024 88,813 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 85,003 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 79,855 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 73,874 miles

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

rear wiper split

Pass 26 May 2020 70,721 miles

Nearside main beam light high, both front tyres balding on inner edges,front brake pads getting low required soon

Pass 13 May 2019 62,122 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 51,350 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 40,558 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 7 Apr 2017 40,558 miles

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

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Apr 2016 30,728 miles

FRONT PADS ON LIMIT

SLIGHT PLAY NSF WHEEL BEARING

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 VKS 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 VKS, 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 VKS?

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What year was RV13 VKS registered?

RV13 VKS is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 April 2013.

Is RV13 VKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV13 VKS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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