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AK13 YWJ

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,093 mi
Last recorded128,093 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 YWJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 128,093 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 127,937 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 118,105 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 110,102 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 101,964 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 27 Nov 2020 101,906 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Jun 2019 82,888 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235 55 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 82,888 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut along tread can see cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark approx 50% full (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235 55 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 64,416 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 49,155 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 35,046 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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AK13 YWJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AK13 YWJ, 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 AK13 YWJ registered?

AK13 YWJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 June 2013.

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