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SM13 EYY

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,383 mi
Last recorded98,383 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 EYY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 98,383 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 81,531 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 81,419 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 65,573 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 63,171 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 60,419 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive AT REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2022 60,417 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive AT REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 58,073 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2020 56,203 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 56,203 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 41,722 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 37,513 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 28 Jun 2018 37,464 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 31 May 2017 30,676 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 22,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SM13 EYY is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 SM13 EYY, 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 SM13 EYY registered?

SM13 EYY is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 July 2013.

Is SM13 EYY safe to buy?

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