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YE13 KVZ

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,955 mi
Last recorded92,955 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE13 KVZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 92,955 miles

Bonnet safety catch mechanism sticking

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear ride height sensor linkage broken

Fail 28 Jul 2026 92,955 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet safety catch mechanism sticking

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear ride height sensor linkage broken

Pass 24 Jun 2025 88,917 miles

Bonnet safety catch mechanism sticking

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 88,889 miles

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

Bonnet safety catch mechanism sticking

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 84,518 miles

Bonnet safety catch mechanism sticking

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 76,964 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 68,181 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s registration plate lamp lens missing

Pass 25 Jun 2021 61,070 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 55,707 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 51,911 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 27 Jun 2018 46,264 miles

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

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 19 Dec 2017 41,790 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 34,198 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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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YE13 KVZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YE13 KVZ, 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 YE13 KVZ registered?

YE13 KVZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 May 2013.

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The MOT history for YE13 KVZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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