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SW13 VCL

2013 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,861 mi
Last recorded169,861 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW13 VCL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 169,861 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 169,139 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 163,782 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 152,300 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 149,502 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 139,168 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 133,121 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 122,429 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 118,282 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 3x nails/screws in tyre

Fail 7 Feb 2020 118,057 miles

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror broken and has sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 3x nails/screws in tyre

Pass 4 Feb 2019 104,379 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Centre of tread.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low at inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2018 86,569 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 69,840 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 56,347 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 VCL is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Orange with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW13 VCL registered?

SW13 VCL is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 May 2013.

Is SW13 VCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW13 VCL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SW13 VCL have outstanding finance?

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