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YC13 SYV

2013 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

43,662 mi
Last recorded43,662 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC13 SYV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 43,662 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2026 42,833 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 41,232 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 40,001 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 38,108 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 36,838 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 36,816 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 35,258 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 34,469 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 32,211 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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 12 Apr 2018 30,334 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 27,755 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 23,200 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 SYV 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 92.3%.

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 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 SYV, 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 SYV registered?

YC13 SYV is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is YC13 SYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC13 SYV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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