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CU13 ZYL

2013 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,636 mi
Last recorded92,636 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU13 ZYL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 92,636 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 92,634 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 87,373 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 87,361 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 76,641 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 76,537 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 63,401 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 61,668 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 61,668 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 56,909 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test now on passenger seat

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge & tyre stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule advise metal pipe to ferrule corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn across tyre 2.1m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear advise both rear disc dust plate covers missing

undertrays, sill cover, & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Nov 2020 53,048 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake dust cover missing

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise both rear tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

advise corrosion rear subframe & suspension parts

undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Nov 2019 48,437 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 39,520 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 31,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also heavy inner wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also heavy inner wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close inspection not possible (3.5.1g)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 24,253 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 22,884 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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CU13 ZYL is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Orange with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CU13 ZYL, 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 CU13 ZYL registered?

CU13 ZYL is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 July 2013.

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