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SV13 YAJ

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,239 mi
Last recorded107,239 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV13 YAJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 107,239 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 102,328 miles

Nearside Front 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 15 Sep 2023 93,081 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 92,974 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 85,854 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 85,851 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 77,506 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 70,352 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 60,288 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 53,578 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 45,653 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 35,386 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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SV13 YAJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SV13 YAJ, 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 SV13 YAJ registered?

SV13 YAJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is SV13 YAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV13 YAJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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