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YA13 TJZ

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,867 mi
Last recorded101,867 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA13 TJZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 101,867 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Dec 2025 101,867 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 97,211 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2024 93,908 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 235/55R18 104V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM 235/55R18 104V (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 93,791 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 235/55R18 104V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM 235/55R18 104V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 85,692 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation behind lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 85,659 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation behind lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 78,630 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 7 Sep 2022 78,630 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 31 Aug 2021 70,801 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 10 Sep 2020 64,478 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 64,478 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn horizontal trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

too clean to register emissions

Pass 4 Jul 2019 46,552 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 38,261 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener On Int Mirror ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

UnderCovers Fitted To Vehicle

Pass 1 Jul 2017 31,263 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2017 31,263 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and offside (1.8)

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2016 23,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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YA13 TJZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YA13 TJZ, 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 YA13 TJZ registered?

YA13 TJZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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