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VE13 ZCN

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,324 mi
Last recorded105,324 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE13 ZCN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 105,324 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2025 99,239 miles

Front Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 92,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear REAR DIFFERENTIAL LEAKING.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 92,915 miles

Nearside 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))

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))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE AND PUNCTURED. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear REAR DIFFERENTIAL LEAKING.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 86,956 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 80,385 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 74,159 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 68,418 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Very Slight Oil Leak - Rear Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 68,418 miles

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Very Slight Oil Leak - Rear Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 58,745 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 45,867 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 33,418 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 33,418 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 23,940 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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VE13 ZCN is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 VE13 ZCN, 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 VE13 ZCN registered?

VE13 ZCN is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 August 2013.

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