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FG13 KYS

2013 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,996 mi
Last recorded127,996 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG13 KYS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 127,996 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 116,134 miles

front tyres worn edges

rear brake discs corroded and scored

Fail 5 May 2025 116,134 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads worn

front tyres worn edges

rear brake discs corroded and scored

Pass 20 May 2024 103,831 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 103,830 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/r tyre on 2mm and cracking

o/s/r tyre badly cracked and wearing edges

Pass 16 May 2023 93,133 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 84,600 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 29 Apr 2021 77,697 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 70,184 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn low

Rear unable to inspect seat belts due to seats folded

Fail 20 May 2020 70,184 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn low

Rear unable to inspect seat belts due to seats folded

Pass 25 Mar 2019 58,595 miles

Bonnet safety latch defective

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 43,676 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 30,287 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 30,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 21,532 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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FG13 KYS is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FG13 KYS, 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 FG13 KYS registered?

FG13 KYS is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 April 2013.

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