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Y40 DAG

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

211,073 mi
Last recorded211,073 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY40 DAG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 211,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 202,211 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2024 191,646 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 191,599 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 188,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Aug 2022 176,321 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Parking brake lever slight free travel. (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Aug 2022 176,278 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened outer surface excessive corrosion damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level low.

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Parking brake lever slight free travel. (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Aug 2021 159,504 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Aug 2021 159,296 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Aug 2020 146,803 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 133,082 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 106,269 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 75,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 51,216 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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Y40 DAG 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 Y40 DAG, 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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Y40 DAG is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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