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SL13 UMY

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,521 mi
Last recorded110,521 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 110,521 miles

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2025 107,465 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 107,464 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Nearside 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 105,929 miles

Both rear brakes slightly binding

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 8 Apr 2023 101,670 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 96,811 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Final drive unit rubber bush worn

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Nearside and offside indicator lens cracked

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

Rear final drive unit has slight oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2021 91,455 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 91,455 miles

Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 87,362 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 87,362 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" hook (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 73,836 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 73,836 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 65,726 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 46,574 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 36,898 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2016 27,212 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 UMY is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SL13 UMY, 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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SL13 UMY is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 June 2013.

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