CarVerify

Free Car Check

AV13 YSY

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,075 mi
Last recorded137,075 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV13 YSY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 137,075 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 132,499 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 126,261 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 122,554 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 122,549 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jul 2021 106,607 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 106,601 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm uneven, and cords are exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 91,687 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 75,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 75,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 53,594 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 53,593 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 34,161 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 17,001 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
Full Kia Sportage reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AV13 YSY is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV13 YSY, 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

How do I check the history of AV13 YSY?

You can check the full history of AV13 YSY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AV13 YSY registered?

AV13 YSY is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 August 2013.

Is AV13 YSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV13 YSY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV13 YSY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AV13 YSY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.