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YF13 CBX

2013 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,003 mi
Last recorded112,003 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF13 CBX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 112,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60R17 103H 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60R17 103H 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 112,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/60R17 103H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60R17 103H 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60R17 103H 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 98,454 miles

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

o/ s/r brake back plate missing.

Fail 6 Dec 2024 98,454 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/60/17. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

o/ s/r brake back plate missing.

Pass 6 Dec 2023 82,844 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/17. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 82,844 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 215/60/17. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/17. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 67,952 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/17.approx 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 67,952 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/17.approx 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 53,255 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 47,976 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 39,078 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 32,967 miles

both rear tyres have cracks to tread but not showing cords

Pass 13 May 2017 27,970 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 22,549 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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YF13 CBX is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YF13 CBX, 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 YF13 CBX registered?

YF13 CBX is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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