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KP13 ZBY

2013 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,818 mi
Last recorded119,818 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Up41,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP13 ZBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 119,818 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 112,434 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 103,562 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 103,556 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front day runner in op

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 92,918 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2022 92,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 78,234 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 78,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2020 64,710 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 48,917 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 38,510 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 31,590 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 31,590 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 20,538 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Up?

Based on 1,165,022 MOT tests across 126,770 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
4,276
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
126,770
On UK Roads
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KP13 ZBY is a 2013 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 41,008 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Volkswagen Up typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 13 years old, this Volkswagen Up is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KP13 ZBY registered?

KP13 ZBY is a 2013 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 10 April 2013.

Is KP13 ZBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP13 ZBY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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