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SV13 KRO

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,017 mi
Last recorded104,017 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV13 KRO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2026 104,017 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 95,481 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 87,283 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe ASAP (6.1.2 (a))

all rear suspension and brake components rusting

Pass 10 Mar 2023 80,200 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Mar 2022 72,065 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 72,062 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 60,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225.60.17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225.60.17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 60,830 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 50,787 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 50,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225.60.17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225.60.17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 40,143 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 40,143 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 32,380 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 22,976 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 14,046 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front nail in tyre /punctured

Pass 24 Feb 2016 13,918 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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SV13 KRO is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol 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 SV13 KRO, 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 SV13 KRO registered?

SV13 KRO is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 March 2013.

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