2013 Kia Sportage · 62,405 MOT tests
2013 Kia Sportage reliability
2013 Kia Sportages fail 33.8% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 17 Sportage years (62,405 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Sportages: 22.8%)
- 33.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Sportages: 22.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 6% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 82,324
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 62,405
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 8.2% of tests fail here (262% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 55% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Kia Sportage
Fail rate by area
- Brakes11.8%
- Suspension11.2%
- Steering8.2%
- Lights and electrics8%
- Tyres6.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 3.69%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.57%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.52%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.35%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Track rod end dust cover damaged 2.81%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the ball joint, which speeds up wear and may lead to a costly replacement.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.53%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.26%) · Brake pads wearing thin (12.03%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.89%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.87%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.2%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.63%)
Other years
Every Kia Sportage year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Kia Sportage reliable?
2013 Kia Sportages fail 33.8% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 17 Sportage years (62,405 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Kia Sportage MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (3.69% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (3.57% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.52% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Kia Sportage have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Kia Sportage shows 82,324 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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