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DG13 YJA

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,938 mi
Last recorded77,938 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG13 YJA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 77,938 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 75,975 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 75,974 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))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 74,036 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 74,035 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 69,837 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 69,837 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 64,329 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 61,473 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 56,872 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 49,394 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 42,849 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 31,077 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted,obscuring some items.

Pass 10 May 2016 28,836 miles

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

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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DG13 YJA is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DG13 YJA, 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

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What year was DG13 YJA registered?

DG13 YJA is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 April 2013.

Is DG13 YJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG13 YJA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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