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TAZ 2023

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,384 mi
Last recorded51,384 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAZ 2023
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 51,384 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 51,163 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 50,850 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 50,583 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 50,133 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 49,582 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 49,143 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 47,686 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 41,194 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 41,194 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2018 40,516 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 40,516 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 31,701 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 31,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both ns/os (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 24,799 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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TAZ 2023 is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TAZ 2023, 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

How do I check the history of TAZ 2023?

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What year was TAZ 2023 registered?

TAZ 2023 is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 March 2013.

Is TAZ 2023 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAZ 2023 shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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