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8081 KO

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,229 mi
Last recorded81,229 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8081 KO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 81,229 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 73,248 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 65,298 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 55,967 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 51,442 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 46,364 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 42,381 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 35,455 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 35,455 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))

Offside 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))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 28,646 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 22,391 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 17,704 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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8081 KO is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black 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 8081 KO, 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 8081 KO registered?

8081 KO is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is 8081 KO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8081 KO 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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