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ST13 JYC

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,603 mi
Last recorded98,603 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST13 JYC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 98,603 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 98,603 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 96,843 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 95,014 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 95,014 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 90,331 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 85,448 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 85,448 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2020 79,760 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 79,749 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 69,976 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 59,611 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 48,849 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 38,695 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 38,694 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edages (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

suggest tracking with new tyres due to uneven wear

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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ST13 JYC is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ST13 JYC, 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 ST13 JYC registered?

ST13 JYC is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 June 2013.

Is ST13 JYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST13 JYC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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