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FG13 YOV

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,897 mi
Last recorded133,897 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG13 YOV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 133,897 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 126,899 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm outer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 117,833 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 117,817 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 109,951 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside track rod end ball joint cover deteriorated

Offside Front track rod end ball joint cover deteriorated

bonnet secondary catch defective

Pass 19 Feb 2022 102,411 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 102,305 miles

Nearside Service brake lagging in operation imbalance about 32% on application (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation imbalance about 32% on application (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front fog lamps and tell-tale not working

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Slightly damaged and discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 92,532 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 92,522 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 86,104 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 73,299 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 73,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 55,473 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 44,555 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 26,500 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres low & slightly wearing on inner edge

both front wipers smearing

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YOV is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel 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 YOV, 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 YOV registered?

FG13 YOV is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 June 2013.

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