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LS13 YJC

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,757 mi
Last recorded127,757 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS13 YJC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 127,757 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 114,760 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 102,488 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 88,055 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 74,749 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 61,928 miles

parking brake lever has free movement (but not excessive) indicating incorrect adjustment

Fail 9 Jul 2021 61,928 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

parking brake lever has free movement (but not excessive) indicating incorrect adjustment

Pass 10 Jul 2020 55,047 miles

All four tyres perishing within the treads

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

Fail 9 Jul 2020 55,047 miles

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All four tyres perishing within the treads

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 48,859 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 43,007 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 37,171 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 29,279 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both front and nearside rear tyres starting to perish

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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LS13 YJC is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White 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 LS13 YJC, 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 LS13 YJC registered?

LS13 YJC is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 June 2013.

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