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SM62 ZZO

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

129,191 mi
Last recorded129,191 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 129,191 miles

fuel tank heat shield insecure

suspect fuel leak from tank but not leaking on day of test

Pass 30 Oct 2024 120,261 miles

Nearside daytime running light not working

Fail 28 Oct 2024 120,261 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 111,589 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 102,983 miles

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

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

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

Rear fuel tank heat shield not properly secured

Pass 15 Nov 2021 91,802 miles

Front chip on windscreen

Pass 28 Oct 2020 80,580 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 70,938 miles

slight play nsf trackrod end

Pass 14 Nov 2018 63,593 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 52,016 miles

advise rear brake discs beginning to show signs of corrosion .

Pass 22 Nov 2016 41,390 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 33,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from drivers view

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ZZO is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZZO, 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 ZZO registered?

SM62 ZZO is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 January 2013.

Is SM62 ZZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM62 ZZO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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