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YC13 EWU

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

161,107 mi
Last recorded161,107 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC13 EWU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 161,107 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2026 161,105 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 155,625 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 155,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 149,569 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 139,835 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 139,827 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 128,826 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 121,341 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 115,364 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 101,334 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 88,434 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 74,536 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 63,547 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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YC13 EWU is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black 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 YC13 EWU, 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 YC13 EWU registered?

YC13 EWU is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 April 2013.

Is YC13 EWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC13 EWU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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