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ST13 KVC

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,660 mi
Last recorded91,660 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST13 KVC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 91,660 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Sep 2025 91,660 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2024 83,805 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 77,034 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 77,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 68,805 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 68,805 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 225/55/18 instead of 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 60,764 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 60,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Nov 2021 60,755 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 60,384 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre small ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm and wearing smooth on outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm and wearing smooth on outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak at rear diff

Fail 16 Sep 2021 60,384 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre small ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm and wearing smooth on outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre small ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm and wearing smooth on outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak at rear diff

Pass 15 Sep 2020 55,343 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area & rear diff - slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 47,585 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 47,585 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 41,164 miles

Offside Front door check strap loose

Pass 16 May 2017 33,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.90mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 25,824 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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ST13 KVC is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc 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 ST13 KVC, 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 ST13 KVC registered?

ST13 KVC is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 July 2013.

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