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SM13 FNT

2013 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,532 mi
Last recorded91,532 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 FNT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 91,532 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 91,530 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 86,846 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 86,845 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 80,731 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 75,853 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 75,786 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

rear pads damaged by heat

Pass 17 Jun 2022 70,331 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 65,804 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 65,788 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 62,709 miles

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 10 Jun 2019 57,074 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 50,829 miles

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

handbrake shoes levers starting to seize

Pass 12 Jun 2017 45,401 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 45,401 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 37,458 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 37,457 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 FNT is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol 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 FNT, 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 SM13 FNT registered?

SM13 FNT is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 July 2013.

Is SM13 FNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM13 FNT shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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