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SH13 CAX

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,547 mi
Last recorded86,547 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH13 CAX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 86,547 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 86,547 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 84,914 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 80,912 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 78,855 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 74,103 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 74,103 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 69,048 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 61,901 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 54,923 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 52,969 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 42,881 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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SH13 CAX 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 83.3%.

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 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 SH13 CAX, 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 SH13 CAX registered?

SH13 CAX is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is SH13 CAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH13 CAX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SH13 CAX have outstanding finance?

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