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VG04 SGO

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,481 mi
Last recorded71,481 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVG04 SGO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 71,481 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 66,875 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 62,800 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 57,394 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 55,695 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worse on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 51,688 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 48,208 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 43,112 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 43,112 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 37,920 miles

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Under trays fitted obscuring some components

both front axle rear wishbone bushes starting to slightly deteriorate

offside front tyre worn slightly on edges

rear wiper blade in poor condition

slight grease at nearside front outer drive shaft gaiter

unable to see rear brake pads fully

Pass 6 May 2017 30,738 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 24,301 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 24,301 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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VG04 SGO is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VG04 SGO, 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 VG04 SGO registered?

VG04 SGO is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 April 2013.

Is VG04 SGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VG04 SGO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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