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SV13 YBC

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,358 mi
Last recorded66,358 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV13 YBC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 66,358 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 66,358 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 56,286 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 53,191 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 53,191 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Steering system excessively rough rack (2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 49,808 miles

Steering system slightly rough steering rack (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 49,807 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough steering rack (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 45,114 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 45,114 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 38,929 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Jan 2021 38,929 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 35,264 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 28,739 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 24,292 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 21,952 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 18,886 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm strongly advise (4.1.E.1)

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 YBC is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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