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SH13 EAK

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,400 mi
Last recorded201,400 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 201,400 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 201,368 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 193,820 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 193,255 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 178,921 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 166,357 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 166,238 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 154,833 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 154,569 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 144,394 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 131,536 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 122,351 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 103,922 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish across tread area

Pass 20 Apr 2016 78,252 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 78,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both rear tyre treads low

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 EAK 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 SH13 EAK, 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 EAK registered?

SH13 EAK is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 April 2013.

Is SH13 EAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH13 EAK shows 15 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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