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SW13 TYP

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,470 mi
Last recorded133,470 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW13 TYP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 133,470 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both main trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear sub frame & suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2024 125,706 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 120,649 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 112,551 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 112,480 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Large crack (3.2 (a) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 105,097 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 99,998 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 99,996 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 95,754 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 87,694 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad on 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake efficiency just met,requires check or repair.

Fail 27 Nov 2018 87,613 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 80,992 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 62,494 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2017 62,494 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn down to metal (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 33,572 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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SW13 TYP is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SW13 TYP, 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 SW13 TYP registered?

SW13 TYP is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 August 2013.

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