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SR13 APX

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,067 mi
Last recorded71,067 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR13 APX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2025 71,067 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 58,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened at road spring seat. Should be kept under observation (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened should be kept under observation (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened at road spring seat .should be kept under observation (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened should be kept under observation (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened should be kept under observation (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion advancing on all front and rear suspension components and should be kept under observation

Fail 11 Jul 2024 58,766 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened at road spring seat. Should be kept under observation (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened should be kept under observation (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened at road spring seat .should be kept under observation (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened should be kept under observation (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened should be kept under observation (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion advancing on all front and rear suspension components and should be kept under observation

Pass 12 Jul 2023 57,085 miles

CORROSION ADVANCING ON FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONANTS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened AT SPRING SEAT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened SHOULD BE KEPT UNDER OBSERVATION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened AT SPRING SEAT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened SHOULD BE KEPT UNDER OBSERVATION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened SHOULD BE KEPT UNDER OBSERVATION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 57,056 miles

Corrosion advancing on rear suspension

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 56,230 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 56,228 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 55,495 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 55,491 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 50,666 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 43,336 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing possibly becoming slightly rough.

Pass 9 May 2017 37,532 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 27,329 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 27,329 miles

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

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

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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SR13 APX is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SR13 APX, 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 SR13 APX registered?

SR13 APX is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 May 2013.

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