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WK13 XEC

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,141 mi
Last recorded139,141 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK13 XEC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 139,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light lense slight damage

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres slight out of shape wearing inner edge

side steps brackets corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2026 139,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light lense slight damage

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres slight out of shape wearing inner edge

side steps brackets corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2025 128,188 miles

Fog lamp switch faulty

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 118,248 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 107,528 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 95,691 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 84,395 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 77,730 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 77,727 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 69,058 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 54,778 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 44,019 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 31,224 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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WK13 XEC is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black 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 WK13 XEC, 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 WK13 XEC registered?

WK13 XEC is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 June 2013.

Is WK13 XEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK13 XEC 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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