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PE13 ZYM

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,794 mi
Last recorded68,794 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE13 ZYM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 68,794 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 68,793 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 66,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Nov 2023 62,244 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s ()

Fail 8 Nov 2023 62,242 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s ()

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 57,273 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 57,272 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 52,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 47,790 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 47,790 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 42,840 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 36,645 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 36,644 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 30,079 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 22,618 miles

Front tyres uneven wear

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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PE13 ZYM is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PE13 ZYM, 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 PE13 ZYM registered?

PE13 ZYM is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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