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Y555 LRS

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,497 mi
Last recorded86,497 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY555 LRS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 86,497 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 86,494 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2024 78,209 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 78,209 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 72,661 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 66,364 miles

Offside headlamp condensation not effecting beam

Pass 30 Jun 2021 59,649 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 53,934 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2020 53,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

parking brake lever travel high but still some reserve travel adjustment required

Pass 12 Jul 2019 48,434 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 41,036 miles

Engine cover & undershield obscuring components

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively wheels on inspection (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wheels on inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front wipers deteriorating

Spare tyre defective ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Jul 2017 33,983 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 33,788 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 25,164 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Aug 2016 25,164 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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Y555 LRS is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 Y555 LRS, 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 Y555 LRS registered?

Y555 LRS is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 September 2013.

Is Y555 LRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y555 LRS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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