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T13 KTH

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,297 mi
Last recorded126,297 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT13 KTH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 126,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn below 3.0mm, lower on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn below 3.0mm, lower on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 126,295 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn below 3.0mm, lower on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn below 3.0mm, lower on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 105,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 89,292 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 71,828 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 69,001 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 69,001 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 64,803 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre cracking and wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Jan 2022 64,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm deformed on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre cracking and wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2020 55,600 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 47,065 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear pads uneven wear

emissions test to clean

Pass 8 Jan 2019 36,991 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 26,599 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 26,511 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 26,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 20,369 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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T13 KTH is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T13 KTH, 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 T13 KTH registered?

T13 KTH is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 October 2013.

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