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SH13 ZBT

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,385 mi
Last recorded121,385 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 121,385 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s lower and n/s lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 113,336 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 102,632 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 95,170 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 85,833 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 85,833 miles

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

Rear Brake rod has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 84,105 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly miss-shapen/unevenly worn

Fail 9 Sep 2020 83,815 miles

Steering locking device missing both track rod ends- split pins missing in castellated nuts (2.1.3 (d))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective catch siezed (3.1 (c))

Offside Rear tyre slightly miss-shapen/unevenly worn

Pass 11 Sep 2019 68,988 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x child seats fitted. ()

Fail 4 Sep 2019 68,641 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x child seats fitted. ()

Pass 28 Aug 2018 50,003 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 40,643 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 Aug 2016 32,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ZBT is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZBT, 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 SH13 ZBT registered?

SH13 ZBT is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 June 2013.

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