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55 VL

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

155,929 mi
Last recorded155,929 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 VL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 155,929 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 147,221 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 147,220 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 136,512 miles

advise all four tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Mar 2023 124,884 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 115,451 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 106,650 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 102,197 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))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 85,646 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 71,135 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 57,763 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 44,687 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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55 VL is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 55 VL, 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 55 VL registered?

55 VL is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 March 2013.

Is 55 VL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 55 VL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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