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V33 VSK

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,925 mi
Last recorded102,925 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV33 VSK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 102,925 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 102,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam xenon - pair required (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Secondary bonnet catch seized

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear levelling sensor link seized

Pass 11 Sep 2024 99,208 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING ON INNER FACE OUTER EDGE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 99,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (SPLIT) ADVISE BOTH SIDES & TRACKING. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (235-55X18W) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING ON INNER FACE OUTER EDGE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES 2017 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD.PERISHING & CRACKING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF TYRE ONLY JUST MET MOT STANDARD,1.6 MM & VERY LOW ON BOTH EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE ONLY JUST MET MOT STANDARD,2-0MM INNER EDGE,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES HEAVILY PERISHING & CRACKING ON SHOULDERS. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 94,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 88,659 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tyre tread area on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 88,658 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tyre tread area on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 80,314 miles

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Aug 2021 80,236 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 75,385 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 75,385 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective safety catch sticking (3.1 (c))

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

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 12 Apr 2019 71,023 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 64,734 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 57,450 miles

both front tyres are starting to show signs of wear

Pass 13 May 2016 49,228 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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V33 VSK is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V33 VSK, 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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V33 VSK is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 May 2013.

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