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SM13 YBR

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

101,455 mi
Last recorded101,455 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 YBR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 101,455 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 95,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 89,928 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated SPLIT. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH, REAR BRAKE DISCS. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S AND N/S, SPLIT. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 84,798 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 79,062 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 72,565 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 62,383 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 62,383 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 50,256 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 39,317 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 36,750 miles

rear brake pads approx 80-85% worn

slight lip and wear on rear discs

Pass 29 Jul 2016 27,959 miles

both front tyres 2mm on outside edges

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 YBR is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SM13 YBR, 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 YBR registered?

SM13 YBR is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 August 2013.

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The MOT history for SM13 YBR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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