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WR13 RSX

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,625 mi
Last recorded139,625 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR13 RSX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 139,625 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Oct 2023 118,092 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 118,091 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 76% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 94,896 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 84,731 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 75,878 miles

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))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 75,878 miles

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))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 70,160 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 57,554 miles

rear tyres getting close to wear bars

Fail 10 Apr 2018 57,523 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

rear tyres getting close to wear bars

Pass 7 Apr 2017 47,698 miles

both front tyres close to limits on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing low

front and rear pads look to be getting low

Pass 23 Feb 2016 39,018 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% worn (3.5.1g)

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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WR13 RSX 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 75%.

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 WR13 RSX, 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 WR13 RSX registered?

WR13 RSX is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 May 2013.

Is WR13 RSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR13 RSX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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