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YC13 GSZ

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,459 mi
Last recorded131,459 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC13 GSZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 131,459 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 118,375 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 118,375 miles

Front Registration plate insecure new plate fitted (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 101,020 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering testable items

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower rose joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower rose joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Feb 2020 82,776 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 82,776 miles

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

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

Offside Rear screw in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 63,293 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))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 47,597 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 40,906 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 40,719 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pads condition and n/s/f wheel bearing (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn on shoulder (close to cords being exposed)

rear brake pads (unable to see may be wearing thin)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 29,670 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 GSZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YC13 GSZ, 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 GSZ registered?

YC13 GSZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 May 2013.

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