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VU13 VKG

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,199 mi
Last recorded105,199 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 VKG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 105,199 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 100,895 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside, BALD on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 95,429 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2023 95,359 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 91,113 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 87,030 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 83,428 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 80,069 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Dec 2018 76,874 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 71,474 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 66,618 miles

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

Oil leak gear ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 57,024 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 52,733 miles

Front pads 4mm

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

Rear pads look as if they could be low

Rear tyres 3/3.5 mm

Fail 29 Feb 2016 52,651 miles

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

Front pads 4mm

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

Rear pads look as if they could be low

Rear tyres 3/3.5 mm

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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VU13 VKG 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 85.7%.

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 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 VU13 VKG, 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 VU13 VKG registered?

VU13 VKG is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 March 2013.

Is VU13 VKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU13 VKG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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