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SP13 UHT

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,313 mi
Last recorded103,313 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 103,313 miles
Fail 16 May 2026 103,260 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 85,419 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 72,413 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 72,412 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 69,774 miles

Nearside BOTH DOORS DAMAGED AT BOTTOM

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured SLIGHTLY WHITE (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured SLIGHTLY WHITE (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 69,550 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative ROD SNAPPED (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRACK ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside BOTH DOORS DAMAGED AT BOTTOM

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured SLIGHTLY WHITE (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured SLIGHTLY WHITE (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 61,348 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 61,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative missing jet (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 52,573 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 47,366 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 43,284 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 37,327 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 29,803 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Pass 26 Sep 2016 23,568 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 21,666 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 UHT 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 75%.

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 UHT, 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 UHT registered?

SP13 UHT is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 June 2013.

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