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VA11 EMS

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,213 mi
Last recorded108,213 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA11 EMS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 108,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge of wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 108,213 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge of wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 99,779 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 91,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 91,040 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 80,407 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms,rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. tyre badly scrubbing inner edge,tracking req (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 13 Nov 2021 73,462 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 66,415 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES AROUND 3MM

BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP PAD SPLIT/WORN

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 57,596 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING IN THREAD PATTERN.

BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP RUBBER WORN

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AROUND 80% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Fail 9 Dec 2019 57,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour FADED (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour FADED (4.4.3 (a))

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING IN THREAD PATTERN.

BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP RUBBER WORN

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AROUND 80% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 14 Dec 2018 50,517 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 50,517 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 40,367 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 29,757 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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VA11 EMS is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VA11 EMS, 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 VA11 EMS registered?

VA11 EMS is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 October 2013.

Is VA11 EMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA11 EMS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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