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SL13 DZX

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,495 mi
Last recorded94,495 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL13 DZX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 94,495 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 93,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 89,824 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 86,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 84,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60r17 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively discs corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 81,322 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (shock absorbers) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front and offside rear slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 81,321 miles

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

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (shock absorbers) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front and offside rear slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 75,612 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 69,062 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 59,606 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

parking brake just passed 16%

wipers starting to streak

Fail 23 Jun 2017 59,606 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 60 17 (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

parking brake just passed 16%

wipers starting to streak

Pass 6 Jul 2016 48,195 miles

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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SL13 DZX is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SL13 DZX, 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 SL13 DZX registered?

SL13 DZX is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 May 2013.

Is SL13 DZX safe to buy?

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