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YB13 MLV

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,738 mi
Last recorded103,738 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 103,738 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc showing signs of over-heating

Nearside Rear brake lagging in performance by 25%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge around 3mm plus inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 97,758 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 97,758 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached ball joint bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 90,101 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn thru to metal.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235/55x18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 90,100 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Brake pedal rubber worn thru to metal.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235/55x18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 86,252 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 86,171 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Oil light (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 81,079 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 76,094 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 68,325 miles

Both front tyres 4mm of tread

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 52,320 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 44,951 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 39,845 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 39,316 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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YB13 MLV is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc 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 YB13 MLV, 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 YB13 MLV registered?

YB13 MLV is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 July 2013.

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