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VU13 WUR

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

133,448 mi
Last recorded133,448 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 WUR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 133,448 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both disks (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 122,385 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 122,385 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 113,253 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 106,258 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 96,643 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 90,749 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 85,400 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 15 Apr 2019 27,119 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 58,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 41,667 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 28,800 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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VU13 WUR is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WUR, 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 VU13 WUR registered?

VU13 WUR is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 April 2013.

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