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YB13 LHC

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,020 mi
Last recorded122,020 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB13 LHC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 122,020 miles

rear suspension arms corroding

Pass 26 Jun 2025 114,182 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 114,182 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 105,327 miles

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

park brake will need attention

Fail 6 Jul 2024 105,326 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 96,576 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 87,377 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 79,879 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 79,873 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 70,440 miles

front tyres worn

front brakes worn

Pass 5 Aug 2019 60,074 miles

front brakes worn

Pass 25 Jul 2018 47,584 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 37,528 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 27,110 miles

front tyres near limit

oil low

suspect front brake pads worn out

Fail 20 Jul 2016 27,110 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres near limit

oil low

suspect front brake pads worn out

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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YB13 LHC 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 YB13 LHC, 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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YB13 LHC is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 July 2013.

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