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SV13 YAO

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,669 mi
Last recorded66,669 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV13 YAO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 66,669 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 64,255 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 61,028 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Nov 2022 57,114 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 2 Nov 2022 57,112 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 26 Oct 2021 53,545 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 50,148 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 50,148 miles

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

front brake pads low

Pass 30 Apr 2019 46,068 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Apr 2018 38,816 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 31,565 miles
Fail 1 May 2017 31,565 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 23,844 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 YAO is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SV13 YAO, 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 YAO registered?

SV13 YAO is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 May 2013.

Is SV13 YAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV13 YAO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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