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SK13 ZMO

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,800 mi
Last recorded151,800 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK13 ZMO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 151,800 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 139,445 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 120,054 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 95,790 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 80,253 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 56,891 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 39,729 miles

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

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

knock from steering column

Fail 30 Apr 2019 39,729 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

knock from steering column

Pass 26 Apr 2018 35,079 miles

various covers fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2017 28,806 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 28,806 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 22,349 miles

all tyres cracking

both front tyre tread depths approaching 3mm

Fail 3 May 2016 22,349 miles

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

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

all tyres cracking

both front tyre tread depths approaching 3mm

rear wiper torn

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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SK13 ZMO is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White 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 SK13 ZMO, 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 SK13 ZMO registered?

SK13 ZMO is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 May 2013.

Is SK13 ZMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK13 ZMO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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