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SG13 EEB

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,508 mi
Last recorded76,508 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG13 EEB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 76,508 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 64,677 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 64,662 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/60R17V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside park brake little effort

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm 225/60R17V (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 51,205 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 51,195 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 47,354 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 47,354 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 39,644 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 39,644 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 37,058 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 32,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 29,883 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 28,567 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 25,735 miles

advise o/s/f tyre has nail close to sidewall & bald on inner edge.

Fail 10 May 2016 25,735 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise o/s/f tyre has nail close to sidewall & bald on inner edge.

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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SG13 EEB is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SG13 EEB, 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 SG13 EEB registered?

SG13 EEB is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 May 2013.

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