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SB13 EDL

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,054 mi
Last recorded94,054 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB13 EDL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 94,054 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Rear sub frame corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Rear wiper split and smearing

Fail 22 Jan 2026 93,876 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Rear sub frame corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Rear wheels binding (both)

Rear wiper split and smearing

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Jan 2025 87,192 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Rear wiper split and smearing

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Jan 2025 87,192 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded

Rear wiper split and smearing

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jan 2024 79,837 miles

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 79,817 miles

Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both side front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 73,077 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 66,364 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trail bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 66,364 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trail bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 59,764 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 51,681 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 51,681 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 41,703 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 31,689 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 28,884 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 23,711 miles

rear pads 70% worn

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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SB13 EDL is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SB13 EDL, 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 SB13 EDL registered?

SB13 EDL is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 July 2013.

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