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SF13 VXZ

2013 Kia Sportage

Brown Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,672 mi
Last recorded86,672 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF13 VXZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 86,672 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 86,209 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 86,209 miles

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2020 80,074 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 69,487 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 61,165 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 52,887 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 49,088 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 8 Mar 2016 39,615 miles

Nearside Rear 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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SF13 VXZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Brown with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SF13 VXZ, 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

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What year was SF13 VXZ registered?

SF13 VXZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 March 2013.

Is SF13 VXZ safe to buy?

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