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SC13 CZL

2013 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,846 mi
Last recorded163,846 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC13 CZL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 163,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 153,306 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 153,306 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Water (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 140,168 miles

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

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear inner wishbone bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Handbrake grabbing

Fail 21 Sep 2022 140,168 miles

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

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear inner wishbone bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Handbrake grabbing

Pass 20 Sep 2021 117,848 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 97,498 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 97,497 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 May 2020 94,496 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2020 94,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 73,980 miles

Both Front & Offside Rear Tyres have cracked Treads

Front Engine Cover & Undertray Fitted

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover has a slight cut but still keeping grease inside

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

Fail 22 May 2019 73,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Smearing Screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both Front & Offside Rear Tyres have cracked Treads

Front Engine Cover & Undertray Fitted

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover has a slight cut but still keeping grease inside

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

Pass 22 May 2018 66,128 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 8 Jun 2017 56,817 miles

Engine Cover & Under Tray Fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2016 44,474 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 44,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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SC13 CZL is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SC13 CZL, 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 SC13 CZL registered?

SC13 CZL is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 August 2013.

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The MOT history for SC13 CZL shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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