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SA13 HBC

2013 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,283 mi
Last recorded89,283 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA13 HBC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 89,283 miles

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

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Pass 6 Oct 2025 78,690 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper forward toe link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper forward toe link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 70,511 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 66,655 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 58,992 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 52,393 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 48,414 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 42,500 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 42,497 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2018 38,441 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both wipers not tested

engine management light illuminated

internal headlight adjuster set to zero to re-check aim

stop start light illuminated

Fail 28 Mar 2018 38,441 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both wipers not tested

engine management light illuminated

internal headlight adjuster set to zero to re-check aim

stop start light illuminated

Pass 28 Mar 2017 34,002 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear and offside rear tyres slightly cracked 215/70/16

Fail 28 Mar 2017 34,002 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracked and has a nail in it 215/70/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracked 215/70/16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

nearside rear and offside rear tyres slightly cracked 215/70/16

Pass 1 Apr 2016 28,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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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SA13 HBC is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SA13 HBC, 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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SA13 HBC is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 March 2013.

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