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SH13 TCX

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,336 mi
Last recorded111,336 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH13 TCX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 111,336 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 99,911 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 99,906 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 95,361 miles

offside steering arm has slight play

Pass 13 Dec 2021 92,257 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 89,605 miles

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

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

bonnet secondary catch faulty

offside rear brake back plate corroded

offside rear tyre low tread

Fail 11 Dec 2020 89,604 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

bonnet secondary catch faulty

offside rear brake back plate corroded

offside rear tyre low tread

Pass 11 Jun 2019 83,143 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 68,791 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 54,420 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 42,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear nails in tyre

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

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 TCX is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TCX, 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 TCX registered?

SH13 TCX is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 June 2013.

Is SH13 TCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH13 TCX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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