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YB13 TXJ

2013 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,897 mi
Last recorded120,897 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB13 TXJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 120,897 miles

both rear trailing arm bush's spitting slightly

Fail 4 Dec 2025 120,897 miles

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

both rear trailing arm bush's spitting slightly

Pass 19 Nov 2024 117,602 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 113,893 miles

rear trailing arm bushes split slightly

Pass 29 Nov 2022 111,729 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 111,729 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 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))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 107,409 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 107,409 miles

Nearside Brake performance not tested NOISEY AND CALIPER BINDING (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding CALIPER (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 101,123 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 90,318 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 65,307 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 41,045 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 32,537 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 TXJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TXJ, 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 TXJ registered?

YB13 TXJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 July 2013.

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