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KM13 YXC

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,507 mi
Last recorded159,507 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM13 YXC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 159,507 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 149,885 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 138,927 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH TRACK ROD END GAITERS STARTING TO PERISH (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 128,827 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 128,827 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 121,852 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 115,616 miles

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

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

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 9 Nov 2020 115,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 11 May 2019 107,413 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 11 May 2018 100,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inner and outer brake pads worn low 2mm (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 92,785 miles

Drivers side washer jet not working but passenger side providing sufficient fluid to clean windscreen.

Pass 15 Apr 2016 72,310 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper slightly smeary

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 72,310 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper slightly smeary

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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KM13 YXC is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc 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 KM13 YXC, 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 KM13 YXC registered?

KM13 YXC is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 May 2013.

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The MOT history for KM13 YXC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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