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S18 KSX

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

128,276 mi
Last recorded128,276 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 KSX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 128,276 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Jan 2026 118,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2025 121,202 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55 18 just above 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 114,252 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 116,361 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 110,691 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 110,691 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 112,677 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 101,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 108,618 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 93,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2021 103,500 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 103,500 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 89,237 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 89,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2020 100,506 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 84,308 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 84,938 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 79,973 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 71,098 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)

engine cover and undertray fitted

tested in wet and icy condition

Fail 19 Mar 2018 71,022 miles

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

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)

engine cover and undertray fitted

tested in wet and icy condition

Pass 5 Jan 2018 73,708 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 57,138 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 17 Mar 2017 57,138 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 61,052 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 40,816 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges and close to the legal limit

Pass 12 Nov 2015 52,148 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 43,329 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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S18 KSX is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 S18 KSX, 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 S18 KSX registered?

S18 KSX is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 March 2013.

Is S18 KSX safe to buy?

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