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YF13 NCY

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,779 mi
Last recorded127,779 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF13 NCY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 127,779 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres 3 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Wiper deteriorated

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

Fail 17 May 2024 127,779 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres 3 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Handbrake has long travel

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Wiper deteriorated

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 112,112 miles

Coolant level low

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 103,784 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 103,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 97,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cord almost showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cord almost showing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

handbrake appears to req adjustment

Fail 1 Sep 2021 97,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cord almost showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cord almost showing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

handbrake appears to req adjustment

Pass 27 Aug 2020 91,196 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

small chip in windscreen

Fail 26 Aug 2020 91,194 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

small chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Sep 2019 84,373 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

emissions too clean to register

Fail 2 Sep 2019 84,373 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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))

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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and tread 3 mm

Nearside Rear tyre tread blocks and outer side wall perished

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear tyre tread blocks and outer side wall perished

emissions too clean to register

Pass 4 Sep 2018 79,844 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear n/s and o/s tread blocks perished and low tread

emissions too clean to register

Fail 4 Sep 2018 79,844 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear n/s and o/s tread blocks perished and low tread

emissions too clean to register

Pass 4 Sep 2017 72,718 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 65,575 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 NCY is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NCY, 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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YF13 NCY is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 June 2013.

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