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YE13 TVL

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,314 mi
Last recorded89,314 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 89,314 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 89,312 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 86,370 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer heat shield loose.

Pass 21 Sep 2023 83,411 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 7 Sep 2022 80,542 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 80,532 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (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))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 77,190 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 77,190 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 73,279 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2020 73,278 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 73,271 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2019 68,443 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 60,760 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 60,760 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 51,398 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 39,047 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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YE13 TVL is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YE13 TVL, 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 TVL registered?

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

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