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FN13 YMU

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,399 mi
Last recorded97,399 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN13 YMU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 97,399 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 91,489 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2m also worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 91,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2m also worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 82,332 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 76,621 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 71,613 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 59,665 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 49,820 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides at rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 34,618 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 25,856 miles

all pads low

Fail 19 Apr 2018 25,856 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all pads low

Pass 31 Mar 2017 16,746 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 13,375 miles

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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FN13 YMU is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FN13 YMU, 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 FN13 YMU registered?

FN13 YMU is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 April 2013.

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