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FY13 YKX

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

164,716 mi
Last recorded164,716 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY13 YKX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 164,716 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Apr 2026 164,714 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 May 2025 155,983 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 155,983 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 147,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 14 May 2024 147,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 137,536 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 130,434 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 124,060 miles

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

Rear brake discs(s) slightly ridged

Pass 19 May 2020 118,691 miles

engine cover fitted

n/s/f track rod end ball joint dust cover is perished

o/s/f track rod end ball joint dust cover is perished

o/s/f wiper is smearing

o/s/r tyre is perishing

Fail 12 May 2020 118,691 miles

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

engine cover fitted

front brake pads are getting low

n/s/f track rod end ball joint dust cover is perished

o/s/f track rod end ball joint dust cover is perished

o/s/f wiper is smearing

o/s/r tyre is perishing

Pass 25 Apr 2019 113,383 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 16 Apr 2018 109,352 miles

emissions too clean for smoke meter to pick up

under trays fitted obscuring soms componets

Pass 22 Apr 2017 105,233 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 100,180 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorated

Fail 28 Apr 2016 100,179 miles

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

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

front and rear number plates deteriorated

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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FY13 YKX is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel 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 FY13 YKX, 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 FY13 YKX registered?

FY13 YKX is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 May 2013.

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