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CU13 ZYY

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

45,423 mi
Last recorded45,423 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU13 ZYY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 45,423 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 45,423 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour showing white not amber (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour indicator showing white not amber (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly defective due to condensation inside lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 37,105 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 37,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 28,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 28,052 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened corroded & holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner & outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald inner & bolt in tread of tyre (dangerous) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 17,632 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise both front tyres wearing inner edges of tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 17,632 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise both front tyres wearing inner edges of tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 9,116 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper & lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 3,708 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise both front tyres worn inner & outer edges &tyres stepped (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Fail 1 Feb 2021 3,708 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise both front tyres worn inner & outer edges &tyres stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Mar 2020 2,671 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

speedometer has been changed milage at change was 34888

Pass 15 Mar 2019

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

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

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

n/s/r tyre heavily perishing

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge and heavily perishing

Pass 17 Mar 2018 32,652 miles

clip loose on o/s steering rack boot

Fail 16 Mar 2018 32,650 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

clip loose on o/s steering rack boot

Pass 17 Mar 2017 27,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 23,291 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 23,291 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 ZYY is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZYY, 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 ZYY registered?

CU13 ZYY is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 March 2013.

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