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PJ13 YMH

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,469 mi
Last recorded129,469 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ13 YMH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 129,469 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 112,076 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 111,901 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 111,901 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2020 106,777 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 93,946 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

More than normal parking brake lever travel indicating that adjustment, repair or replacement may be required

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Damp (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rusted on the friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both aged and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 74,783 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 74,783 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 54,194 miles

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2016 44,530 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 44,530 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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PJ13 YMH is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PJ13 YMH, 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 PJ13 YMH registered?

PJ13 YMH is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 July 2013.

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