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LX13 YAF

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,544 mi
Last recorded110,544 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX13 YAF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 110,544 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 107,644 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 107,644 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 103,754 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on tread and worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and worn on the edege (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 103,754 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on tread and worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and worn on the edege (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 99,530 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 96,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 92,119 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 87,377 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 87,045 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition chip in zone "A" bigger than 10mm (3.2 (c) (i))

chip in swept area that is not bigger than 40mm

Pass 16 Jul 2019 76,104 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 76,104 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 63,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 42,693 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides right on legal limits (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 19,136 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 19,136 miles

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

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

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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LX13 YAF is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LX13 YAF, 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 LX13 YAF registered?

LX13 YAF is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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