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A16 RFT

2013 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

94,056 mi
Last recorded94,056 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 RFT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 94,056 miles

sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 10 Dec 2024 87,066 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 78,936 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 70,990 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 70,990 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 61,208 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 52,315 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 45,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 225/60R17 99H GOODYEAR ()

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 33,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 21,494 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 15,104 miles

emissions too clean to register on test

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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A16 RFT is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A16 RFT, 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 A16 RFT registered?

A16 RFT is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 December 2013.

Is A16 RFT safe to buy?

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