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SW13 VUV

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,654 mi
Last recorded119,654 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW13 VUV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 119,654 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 111,577 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 106,764 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 102,999 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 100,092 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 100,092 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 88,493 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 75,320 miles

Windscreen chipped

Pass 3 Apr 2017 61,981 miles

Front Tyre Inner edges worn

Fail 3 Apr 2017 61,981 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake discs worn

Front Tyre Inner edges worn

Pass 13 Apr 2016 47,740 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 VUV is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VUV, 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 VUV registered?

SW13 VUV is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 March 2013.

Is SW13 VUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW13 VUV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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