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A28 BEG

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,631 mi
Last recorded132,631 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA28 BEG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2025 132,631 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 132,516 miles

Brake slack adjuster incorrectly adjusted Parking brake lever, cables risk of detached (1.1.18 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Flashing (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Character (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre down to 2.5 mm 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre down to 3 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear Both, outer lens missing (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 130,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment Parking brake lever (1.1.18 (a))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear Both, lens missing (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 125,803 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 117,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 117,956 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 112,028 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 107,390 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 100,593 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 93,798 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 858,027 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 71,527 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 71,528 miles

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

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

Offside 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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A28 BEG is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 A28 BEG, 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 A28 BEG registered?

A28 BEG is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 December 2013.

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