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SG13 DYY

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,877 mi
Last recorded74,877 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG13 DYY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 74,877 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Has condensation inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and has a cracked lense (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

The nearside inner steering rack tie rod has play

The offside steering rack inner tie rod has play

Pass 2 Apr 2025 70,126 miles

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

Front wipers smearing

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 50,631 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera moved (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective has condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light has condensation (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 31,179 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 31,158 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 14,996 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 14,379 miles

Advise nearside front wheel apears to lean in at the top. Possible damage / geometry adjustment issue / reqiures further investigation.

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking / perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 12,400 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 10,363 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 7,427 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 6,589 miles

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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SG13 DYY 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 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 SG13 DYY, 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 SG13 DYY registered?

SG13 DYY is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 March 2013.

Is SG13 DYY safe to buy?

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