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SM13 AHC

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,461 mi
Last recorded136,461 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 AHC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 136,461 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2026 136,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both, toe adjuster arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre going down

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 121,646 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 104,774 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 104,774 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 96,682 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 86,366 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 86,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 79,737 miles

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 20 Jul 2020 72,278 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 72,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 60,511 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 51,299 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 51,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 40,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Deep cut in tyre but can't see down to cords

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

Offside Rear Brake sticking

Pass 7 Apr 2016 32,311 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 32,311 miles

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

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

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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SM13 AHC is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SM13 AHC, 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 SM13 AHC registered?

SM13 AHC is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 June 2013.

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