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RV13 VOB

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,831 mi
Last recorded90,831 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 90,831 miles

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

slight knocking noise from steering column

Fail 21 Apr 2026 90,831 miles

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

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

slight knocking noise from steering column

Pass 1 May 2025 84,711 miles

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

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

slight knocking noise from steering

Fail 29 Apr 2025 84,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

slight knocking noise from steering

Pass 26 Jul 2024 79,745 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 74,938 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 74,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 69,043 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACE CORRODED/PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACE CORRODED/PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 62,265 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 56,204 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 49,259 miles

Front Wipers poor performance

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 May 2018 40,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres perished between the tread blocks

Pass 16 May 2017 31,546 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 May 2016 23,208 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 23,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on inner edge of tyre tread

Pass 12 Apr 2016 23,077 miles

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

Offside Front tyre bold on inside edge

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

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 VOB is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VOB, 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 VOB registered?

RV13 VOB is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 April 2013.

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