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PJ13 YMT

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

137,502 mi
Last recorded137,502 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ13 YMT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 137,502 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2026 137,481 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Nov 2025 134,537 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/s/r and o/s/r.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Central tread on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension components corrosion.

Rear wiper blade split.

Fail 11 Nov 2025 134,537 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/s/r and o/s/r.

Headlamp aim too high Both headlamps. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Central tread on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension components corrosion.

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 8 Nov 2024 129,296 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/s/f seat and o/s/r seat.

Travel in handbrake lever (but not excessive).

Fail 8 Nov 2024 129,296 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/s/f seat and o/s/r seat.

Travel in handbrake lever (but not excessive).

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 124,039 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 111,267 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 97,898 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 89,327 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 89,324 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washers empty (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 80,568 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 68,827 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 68,827 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 58,031 miles

child seats fitted obscuring view of seat belts

Pass 10 Nov 2016 48,262 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 48,262 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 YMT is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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