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YE13 SKV

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

127,433 mi
Last recorded127,433 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE13 SKV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 127,433 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 116,984 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 109,330 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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 23 Mar 2022 104,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 99,548 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 94,843 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))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

d.s.m limits tested and met

Pass 20 Mar 2019 88,498 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 78,300 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 62,296 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 62,296 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 May 2016 40,951 miles

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

front wipers worn but still clearing screen.

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 SKV is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 SKV, 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 SKV registered?

YE13 SKV is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is YE13 SKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE13 SKV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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