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SO62 FKE

2013 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

85,317 mi
Last recorded85,317 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO62 FKE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 85,317 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 85,316 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Blown exhaust. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box blown. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Heat shield under fuel tank hanging off. (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2025 74,147 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2025 74,146 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 69,214 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewalls 2157016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

wear in steering rack assy

Pass 15 Feb 2023 63,705 miles

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

wear in steering rack

Fail 6 Feb 2023 63,524 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

wear in steering rack

Pass 10 Feb 2022 57,011 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 57,011 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 51,282 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear parking brake operation would indicate it requires adjustment or repair

Pass 11 Feb 2020 46,969 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 46,938 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 41,492 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 41,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 35,910 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 35,910 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 28,472 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 21,937 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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SO62 FKE is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SO62 FKE, 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 SO62 FKE registered?

SO62 FKE is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 February 2013.

Is SO62 FKE safe to buy?

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