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SF13 VZA

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,975 mi
Last recorded140,975 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF13 VZA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 140,975 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened age related rust/corrosion to rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2025 137,073 miles

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

rear suspension components rusty/corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2025 137,071 miles

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

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

rear suspension components rusty/corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2024 130,611 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 130,610 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 127,059 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 127,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 109,901 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear wiper

Fail 25 May 2022 109,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear wiper

Pass 26 May 2021 88,644 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/r n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 85,122 miles

Central Rear wiper

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f n/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 70,676 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 63,911 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 63,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/70/16 100h (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2018 53,832 miles

n/s/f tyre perished outer side wall

Pass 26 May 2017 44,233 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 35,581 miles

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

rear wiper torn

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 VZA is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc 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 SF13 VZA, 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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SF13 VZA is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 May 2013.

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