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SN13 XBB

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,954 mi
Last recorded142,954 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN13 XBB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 142,954 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2025 142,564 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 126,095 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 126,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 110,388 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 95,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 95,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 78,136 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 68,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 57,635 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 52,261 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 45,337 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 36,192 miles

Both rear brake discs starting to corrode on inner facings

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 10 Mar 2016 36,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both rear brake discs starting to corrode on inner facings

Both rear brakes binding slightly

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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SN13 XBB is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver 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 SN13 XBB, 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 SN13 XBB registered?

SN13 XBB is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 March 2013.

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