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TA57 EVA

2013 Kia Sportage

Brown Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,798 mi
Last recorded85,798 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTA57 EVA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 85,798 miles

clutch worn

washers poor

Fail 9 Mar 2026 85,764 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

clutch worn

washers poor

Pass 7 Mar 2025 79,264 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s/f and n/s/f ()

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise full brake inspection (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise full brake inspection (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 79,241 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s/f and n/s/f ()

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise full brake inspection (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise full brake inspection (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 70,881 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 62,426 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 55,204 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 47,061 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 42,406 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 37,728 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 31,028 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 23,698 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 17,516 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 17,516 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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TA57 EVA is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Brown with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TA57 EVA, 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 TA57 EVA registered?

TA57 EVA is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 March 2013.

Is TA57 EVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for TA57 EVA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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