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SP13 RBZ

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,907 mi
Last recorded126,907 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 126,907 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 126,889 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Engine mounting excessively loose lower (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2024 121,223 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 121,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 113,374 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 108,658 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 108,657 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 95,895 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS FRONT & REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 95,895 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS FRONT & REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 83,370 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 75,994 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs cooked (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 63,950 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 55,906 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 55,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 47,347 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 38,019 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside rear (3.5.1g)

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 RBZ 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 SP13 RBZ, 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 RBZ registered?

SP13 RBZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 March 2013.

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