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DG13 YXH

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,823 mi
Last recorded94,823 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG13 YXH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 94,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front daylight running light inop

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 94,823 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm min 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm min 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 90,013 miles

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 + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front daylight running lamp inop

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 90,013 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front daylight running lamp inop

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 82,926 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH / next pad change do disc`s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both, water inside head light glass (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 82,922 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear glass facing floor (3.3 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet inop (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH / next pad change do disc`s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both, water inside head light glass (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure urgent !!!!!!!!!

Pass 4 Jul 2022 78,396 miles

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

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

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

o/s/front + o/s/rear + n/s/rear tyre crecking in thread

under tray fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2022 78,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

o/s/front + o/s/rear + n/s/rear tyre crecking in thread

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2021 73,541 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 68,696 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 68,621 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 63,572 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 51,907 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 45,570 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 42,169 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 42,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YXH is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DG13 YXH, 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 DG13 YXH registered?

DG13 YXH is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 April 2013.

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