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SP13 HVJ

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,675 mi
Last recorded111,675 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP13 HVJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 111,675 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2026 111,637 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight weep (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2025 104,729 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 104,702 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt not fitted correctly

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 97,294 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 92,047 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 85,098 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH tyres exhibit cracks to tread and shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 85,098 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH tyres exhibit cracks to tread and shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 79,767 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 79,767 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 75,516 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 69,086 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 69,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2018 62,423 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 62,384 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Both tyres starting to perish in tread

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 53,526 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 50,753 miles

nsr tyre tread starting to crack slightly

osr tyre tread starting to crack slightly

Pass 1 Feb 2016 38,705 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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SP13 HVJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SP13 HVJ, 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 SP13 HVJ registered?

SP13 HVJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 March 2013.

Is SP13 HVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP13 HVJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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