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AB55 AKB

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,677 mi
Last recorded61,677 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB55 AKB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 61,677 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 61,675 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))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 54,390 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 47,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2022 39,976 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 31,788 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 31,778 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 28,621 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 20,739 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 17,352 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 13,161 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 9,540 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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AB55 AKB 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 83.3%.

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 AB55 AKB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB55 AKB registered?

AB55 AKB is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is AB55 AKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB55 AKB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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