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SW13 TYH

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

27,770 mi
Last recorded27,770 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW13 TYH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 27,770 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2026 27,749 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 26,254 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 24,618 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 24,618 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed within cracks at edge of tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear suspension level sensor linkage defective

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 22,669 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 20,833 miles

slight oil leak at rear differential

Pass 4 Aug 2021 19,224 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished at edge of tread area

Pass 6 Aug 2020 17,065 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 15,030 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre slight wear on edge of tread area, outer sidewall slightly scuffed

Pass 27 Aug 2018 12,622 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak coming from differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Just starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2018 12,622 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak coming from differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Just starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 9,872 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 7,571 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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SW13 TYH is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White 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 SW13 TYH, 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 SW13 TYH registered?

SW13 TYH is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 August 2013.

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The MOT history for SW13 TYH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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