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RX13 UBJ

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

119,350 mi
Last recorded119,350 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX13 UBJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 119,350 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 115,922 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 108,661 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 108,633 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 96,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/17/99v (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 81,511 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 78,664 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 74,146 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 68,040 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 61,741 miles

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread

Pass 24 Feb 2017 50,169 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)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 37,867 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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RX13 UBJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RX13 UBJ, 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

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What year was RX13 UBJ registered?

RX13 UBJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 March 2013.

Is RX13 UBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX13 UBJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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