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SM13 YGR

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,797 mi
Last recorded125,797 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 YGR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 125,797 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 119,944 miles

Rear suspension components has light corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2024 108,638 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 98,212 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 98,208 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 95,079 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm and worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 95,042 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn unevenly and showing cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm and worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 90,110 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 90,110 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 85,273 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 6 Aug 2019 76,601 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 68,481 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 58,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 49,860 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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SM13 YGR is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YGR, 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 YGR registered?

SM13 YGR is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 August 2013.

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