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SM13 WSE

2013 Kia Sportage

Brown Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,612 mi
Last recorded126,612 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 WSE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 126,612 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 119,546 miles

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

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Nov 2023 114,129 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear subframe and and components corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2023 114,112 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both fronts split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear subframe and and components corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2022 108,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle corroded slightly

Fail 8 Nov 2022 108,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle corroded slightly

Pass 21 Oct 2021 104,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 95,981 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 95,981 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 86,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover/under trays fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2019 86,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover/under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2018 70,237 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 55,762 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 40,495 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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SM13 WSE is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Brown with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WSE, 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 WSE registered?

SM13 WSE is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 August 2013.

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