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SK02 OLD

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,212 mi
Last recorded110,212 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 OLD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 110,212 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively O/S & N/S (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 110,212 miles

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel O/S & N/S (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2025 108,097 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

engine cover fitted

low effort recorded at offside parking brake

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2025 108,097 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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 excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

engine cover fitted

low effort recorded at offside parking brake

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2024 105,862 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2024 105,862 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2023 102,277 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2022 100,321 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2021 97,437 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 93,349 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 89,368 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 83,660 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 66,572 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 50,193 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 50,193 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SK02 OLD 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 SK02 OLD, 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 SK02 OLD registered?

SK02 OLD is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 October 2013.

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