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KP13 YHU

2013 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

130,836 mi
Last recorded130,836 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP13 YHU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 130,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 130,819 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 1.01 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 1.01 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 123,782 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2025 123,786 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 116,566 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 109,083 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 102,201 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 102,195 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 90,460 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 90,460 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 83,010 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 78,714 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 78,714 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 73,328 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 73,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 59,295 miles

rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 27 Apr 2016 44,561 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 44,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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KP13 YHU is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KP13 YHU, 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 KP13 YHU registered?

KP13 YHU is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 April 2013.

Is KP13 YHU safe to buy?

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