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GY13 DWE

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

29,426 mi
Last recorded29,426 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY13 DWE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 29,426 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 27,345 miles

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

Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened all four calipers heavily corroded (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres , tread grooves and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2024 27,345 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour located in door mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened all four calipers heavily corroded (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres , tread grooves and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2023 25,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 25,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 24,422 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 23,157 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 23,157 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 22,506 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 20,887 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 18,548 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 15,824 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 14,657 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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GY13 DWE 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 GY13 DWE, 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 GY13 DWE registered?

GY13 DWE is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 May 2013.

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