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W21 SLS

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,399 mi
Last recorded101,399 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW21 SLS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 101,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 95,145 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 87,406 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 75,024 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 68,757 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 68,757 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 57,532 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 57,519 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 50,932 miles

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Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 42,807 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 42,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 20 Nov 2017 30,671 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 19,708 miles

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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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W21 SLS 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 W21 SLS, 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 W21 SLS registered?

W21 SLS is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 October 2013.

Is W21 SLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W21 SLS 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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