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SM13 YFB

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,253 mi
Last recorded123,253 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 YFB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 123,253 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both rear backing plates are corroded.

Pass 4 Feb 2025 114,219 miles

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

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

Rear backing plates corroded.

Pass 31 Jan 2024 101,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear backing plate is corroded

Offside Rear backing plate is corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2023 90,337 miles

Central Rear rear wiper split

Offside Front headlight has a lot of condensation

Pass 4 Feb 2022 76,508 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 76,407 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 66,950 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively on limit (1.2.1 (f))

parking brake lever has travel

Fail 29 Jan 2021 66,950 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively on limit (1.2.1 (f))

parking brake lever has travel

Pass 1 Feb 2020 59,297 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake grabbing slightly ON LIMIT NOW

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 49,952 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both rear tyres are perishing

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 10 Jan 2018 37,840 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 37,840 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 28,970 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 19,894 miles

sill trims fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2016 19,894 miles

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

sill trims fitted

under trays fitted

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 YFB is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol 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 YFB, 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 YFB registered?

SM13 YFB is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 August 2013.

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