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FY13 YKZ

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,984 mi
Last recorded75,984 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 75,984 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slight leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner slight steering play at rack

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 75,396 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low N/S AND O/S (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative WORKING IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS ONE UP ONE DOWN (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH N/S AND O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 59,229 miles

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 28 May 2019 44,447 miles

Bonnet second latch missing

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Play in both tie-bars (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 44,445 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both have had pads worn down to metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Down to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet second latch missing

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Play in both tie-bars (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 39,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 May 2018 38,816 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension locking device missing SPLIT PIN MISSING BOTTOM BALL JOINT (2.5.A.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play AND SPLIT PIN MISSING FROM LOCKNUT (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 May 2017 18,921 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 12,665 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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FY13 YKZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YKZ, 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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FY13 YKZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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