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VN13 UTF

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,345 mi
Last recorded79,345 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN13 UTF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 79,345 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 79,344 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn incomplete in places poor contact with pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 71,509 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 64,543 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r ()

Pass 31 Oct 2022 56,040 miles

Central Little reserve travel left on Park/Handbrake lever

Central Rear Spare tyre defective Semi flat ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within the water grooves and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within the water grooves and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 2-3mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface has a corrosion band formed around the outer circumference, both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 56,040 miles

Central Little reserve travel left on Park/Handbrake lever

Central Rear Spare tyre defective Semi flat ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within the water grooves and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within the water grooves and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 2-3mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface has a corrosion band formed around the outer circumference, both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Pinch bolt retaining clip missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Pinch bolt retaining clip missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 46,847 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 40,771 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 40,438 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60R17 99H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 34,324 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 34,324 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 28,118 miles

All tyres slight cracking

Child seat fitted unable to carry out full seat belt inspection

Pass 19 Jun 2017 23,435 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 17,695 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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VN13 UTF is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc 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 VN13 UTF, 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 VN13 UTF registered?

VN13 UTF is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 June 2013.

Is VN13 UTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN13 UTF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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