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SD13 RXU

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,638 mi
Last recorded113,638 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD13 RXU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 113,638 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 113,615 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 111,279 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2024 111,171 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 104,457 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 98,512 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 98,195 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 83,471 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 73,414 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 68,850 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 54,852 miles

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

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

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

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

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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SD13 RXU is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SD13 RXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SD13 RXU?

You can check the full history of SD13 RXU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SD13 RXU registered?

SD13 RXU is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 April 2013.

Is SD13 RXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD13 RXU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SD13 RXU have outstanding finance?

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