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SG13 SXR

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,063 mi
Last recorded88,063 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG13 SXR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 88,063 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension trailing arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking &/or perishing slightly in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension trailing arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 81,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension trailing arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension trailing arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 81,345 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling device defective (4.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension trailing arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension trailing arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 75,845 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension trailing arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension trailing arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 75,845 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension trailing arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension trailing arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 70,247 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension trailing arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn, pitted & scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension trailing arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 64,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorating slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tread ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorating slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 60,163 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 53,355 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 53,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 45,610 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 45,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 41,647 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 31,643 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 21,561 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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SG13 SXR is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SXR, 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 SXR registered?

SG13 SXR is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is SG13 SXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG13 SXR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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