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SM62 SGZ

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,106 mi
Last recorded71,106 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 SGZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 71,106 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general suspension corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2021 71,106 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general suspension corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2020 61,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 13 Oct 2020 61,397 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 26 Sep 2019 54,197 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 53,230 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 47,399 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 40,866 miles

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

engine cover / under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Jan 2016 30,970 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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SM62 SGZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SM62 SGZ, 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 SM62 SGZ registered?

SM62 SGZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 January 2013.

Is SM62 SGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM62 SGZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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