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HY13 UBJ

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

158,993 mi
Last recorded158,993 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY13 UBJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 158,993 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all indicator bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs slightly corroded/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine slight misting sump pan area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner joints play ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 158,989 miles

Emissions unable to be completed emmissions to high made smoke machine inopprotive (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both lower arm bushes split allowing to much play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all indicator bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs slightly corroded/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine slight misting sump pan area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner joints play ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 142,485 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 123,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread starting to wear low - 4mm

Nearside Rear Tyre tread starting to wear low - 4mm

Offside 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 has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread starting to wear low - 4mm

Offside Rear Tyre tread starting to wear low - 4mm

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 104,429 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 93,987 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4-5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 87,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 81,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 72,499 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 61,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outter edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outter edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2017 58,594 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 54,899 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 54,897 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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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HY13 UBJ 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 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HY13 UBJ, 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 HY13 UBJ registered?

HY13 UBJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 March 2013.

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