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SO13 CKY

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,355 mi
Last recorded112,355 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO13 CKY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 112,355 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 102,780 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded at joints

Fail 15 Apr 2025 102,779 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded at joints

Pass 24 Apr 2024 93,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 93,109 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2023 84,806 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2023 84,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 73,668 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment handbrake (1.1.18 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 73,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment handbrake (1.1.18 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 64,192 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 56,817 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Both rear brake back-plates corroded and partly missing.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyre treads cracking but not to cord. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rearmost exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 28 Aug 2019 52,402 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2019 52,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 42,658 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 34,131 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 23,809 miles

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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SO13 CKY is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SO13 CKY, 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 SO13 CKY registered?

SO13 CKY is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 August 2013.

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