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AE13 VYB

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,215 mi
Last recorded94,215 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 VYB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 94,215 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres inner tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 94,215 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres inner tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 89,629 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 85,622 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Squeak from rear brakes when applying handbrake

Pass 29 Apr 2023 77,331 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Apr 2023 77,325 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Apr 2022 69,279 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 65,301 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 57,850 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 53,749 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 46,263 miles

both front tyres are wearing close to the limit

Pass 15 Aug 2017 39,671 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 29,822 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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AE13 VYB is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AE13 VYB, 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 AE13 VYB registered?

AE13 VYB is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 March 2013.

Is AE13 VYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE13 VYB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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