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SB13 LYD

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,227 mi
Last recorded103,227 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB13 LYD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 103,227 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2025 95,488 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2025 94,813 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 83,107 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 73,247 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 61,625 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 55,422 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 55,368 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 44,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 31,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Close To Limit, Outer Shoulder Bald. 225/60H17. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre Tread 3mm.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Shoulder Bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2017 25,765 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 21,656 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 21,656 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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SB13 LYD is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 SB13 LYD, 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 SB13 LYD registered?

SB13 LYD is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 June 2013.

Is SB13 LYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB13 LYD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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