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PJ13 YMS

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

58,222 mi
Last recorded58,222 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ13 YMS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 58,222 miles

offside rear handbrake reading low

Pass 23 Sep 2024 53,394 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 48,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 43,761 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 43,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 39,790 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 36,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 31,816 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin cant see thickness of pad but close to the discs .needs attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 25,395 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 17,353 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 11,508 miles

unable to obtain emissions report due to undetected peak

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 YMS is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PJ13 YMS, 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 YMS registered?

PJ13 YMS is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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The MOT history for PJ13 YMS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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