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YF13 YLB

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,810 mi
Last recorded101,810 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 101,810 miles

Bonnet Secondary retaining device ineffective

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 101,458 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Both front (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working Both front (3.5 (a))

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

Bonnet Secondary retaining device ineffective

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 90,225 miles

Bonnet Secondary retaining device ineffective

Front Brake Pads 3/4 Worn

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Parking Brake Lazy

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 77,907 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))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 77,906 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))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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 1 Feb 2022 67,802 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 66,264 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both nsf and osf track rod end dust covers (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nsf and osf tyres tread: 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nsr and osr disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nsr and osr vtyres tread: 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 66,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both nsf and osf track rod end dust covers (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nsf and osf tyres tread: 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nsr and osr disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nsr and osr vtyres tread: 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 60,796 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 53,317 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jul 2018 45,072 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jul 2017 35,383 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jul 2016 22,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 MM (4.1.E.1)

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 YLB 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 76.9%.

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 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 YLB, 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 YLB registered?

YF13 YLB is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 June 2013.

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