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YA13 ZHG

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,320 mi
Last recorded111,320 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA13 ZHG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 111,320 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both OSF and NSF indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both NSR and OSR indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 May 2026 111,320 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both OSF and NSF indicators (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both NSR and OSR indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 May 2025 107,066 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 102,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60R17, on 1.8mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60R17, on 1.8mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

amber oil warning light on, topped up 2 liters of oil before test

Fail 6 Nov 2024 102,823 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60R17, on 1.8mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60R17, on 1.8mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

amber oil warning light on, topped up 2 liters of oil before test

Pass 7 Nov 2023 91,335 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 82,638 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2022 82,638 miles

Nearside 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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 4 Dec 2021 72,679 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 63,341 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 63,341 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 51,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2018 43,175 miles

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

rear discs corroded and worn

Pass 10 Jun 2017 35,829 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 35,829 miles

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

front discs lipped

Pass 9 Jun 2016 26,292 miles

undertrays fitted to vehicle

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 ZHG is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol 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 YA13 ZHG, 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 ZHG registered?

YA13 ZHG is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 June 2013.

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