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HY13 VRK

2013 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,846 mi
Last recorded125,846 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY13 VRK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 125,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 116,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 106,514 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 99,753 miles

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 29 Mar 2022 89,160 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 86,223 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 81,208 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 74,983 miles

Front Tyre's Low Tread

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Signs of Perishing

Fail 26 Mar 2019 74,974 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre's Low Tread

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Signs of Perishing

Pass 26 Apr 2018 70,222 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 65,563 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 65,563 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 62,029 miles

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

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 VRK is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol 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 VRK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY13 VRK registered?

HY13 VRK is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is HY13 VRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY13 VRK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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