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SF13 VZH

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,638 mi
Last recorded102,638 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF13 VZH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 102,638 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 99,728 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 99,654 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 95,143 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 94,991 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 77,233 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 60,502 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 51,565 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 17 Apr 2018 51,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 May 2017 40,875 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 29,321 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 29,321 miles

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

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

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 VZH is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SF13 VZH, 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 SF13 VZH?

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What year was SF13 VZH registered?

SF13 VZH is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 May 2013.

Is SF13 VZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF13 VZH shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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