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WM13 EMX

2013 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,632 mi
Last recorded128,632 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM13 EMX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 128,632 miles

All Suspension components Ball/Arm joints have slight play

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 118,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn Close to Legal Limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn Inner Edge, Nail in Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside, Offside (Trailing Arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 118,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn, Smooth Edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn Close to Legal Limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn Inner Edge, Nail in Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside, Offside (Trailing Arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 108,874 miles

Nearside Front Inner tie rod slight play.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner tie rod slight play.

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 108,669 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner tie rod slight play.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner tie rod slight play.

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 100,054 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 91,619 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 91,619 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 82,741 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 71,016 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 58,269 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 58,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2017 54,707 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 47,679 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front brake discs badly worn and lipped

front number plate damaged

front tyres worn on edges,low on tread

Pass 6 Oct 2015 43,111 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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WM13 EMX is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Orange with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WM13 EMX, 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 WM13 EMX registered?

WM13 EMX is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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