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SK13 YCX

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,994 mi
Last recorded97,994 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK13 YCX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 97,994 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 91,521 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 84,167 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 77,224 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 72,564 miles

o/s/r and front tyres starting to perish between treads

Pass 25 Sep 2020 67,228 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 67,228 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2019 62,163 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2019 62,163 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2019 52,475 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 46,270 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 46,270 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2017 42,631 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 33,760 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 33,760 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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SK13 YCX is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SK13 YCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SK13 YCX registered?

SK13 YCX is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 April 2013.

Is SK13 YCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK13 YCX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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