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SD62 DBZ

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,979 mi
Last recorded97,979 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 DBZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 97,979 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 91,979 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper skickin on

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 86,165 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 86,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 79,172 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 72,781 miles

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

travel h/brake

Pass 28 Jun 2022 66,133 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 66,133 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2021 58,264 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 58,264 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 53,305 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 53,305 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 3 May 2019 46,059 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 3 May 2018 37,816 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 30,079 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 20,848 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 19,450 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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SD62 DBZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SD62 DBZ, 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 SD62 DBZ registered?

SD62 DBZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 January 2013.

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