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SD13 VSZ

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,532 mi
Last recorded100,532 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD13 VSZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 100,532 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2024 100,532 miles

Nearside Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2023 90,670 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front discs corroded not considered excessive

rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2023 90,670 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to wheel being stuck on (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

front discs corroded not considered excessive

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear discs corroded

rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2022 86,529 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 86,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 77,837 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 77,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 70,646 miles

Alternator belt cracked

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

Rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 23 Nov 2020 70,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Alternator belt cracked

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

Rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 24 May 2019 60,484 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 52,299 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 42,838 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2017 42,837 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 33,498 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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SD13 VSZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VSZ, 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 SD13 VSZ registered?

SD13 VSZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 May 2013.

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