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SB13 UBC

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,585 mi
Last recorded117,585 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB13 UBC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 117,585 miles

Auxiliary belt perished

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2026 117,585 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm (front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track Control arm front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Auxiliary belt perished

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 109,374 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded & BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 109,300 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded & BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 99,813 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 99,638 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST ON 1.6 MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 90,372 miles

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 80,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2.5 MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 80,444 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2.5 MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 72,041 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 70,590 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 66,658 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 60,623 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 52,662 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 45,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2016 33,228 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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SB13 UBC is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc 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 SB13 UBC, 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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SB13 UBC is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 July 2013.

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