CarVerify

Free Car Check

YG13 GME

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,945 mi
Last recorded121,945 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG13 GME
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 121,945 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 116,877 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 116,858 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Lower bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 109,446 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 109,413 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Body component slightly loose door mirror unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 101,912 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH FRONT WISHBONE BUSHINGS ARE DETERIORATED TO LIMIT. THIS MAY BE CAUSE OF UNEVEN TYRE WEAR. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE bald inside edge. (Tracking/worn bushings) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH rear coil springs very rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coolant reservoir empty

Fail 15 Feb 2023 101,638 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel. hits stop (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire jammed behind bumper, about to fall off (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 child seats ()

EXCESSIVE HANDBRAKE TRAVEL will required rear discs, pads and hbrake shoes.

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH FRONT WISHBONE BUSHINGS ARE DETERIORATED TO LIMIT. THIS MAY BE CAUSE OF UNEVEN TYRE WEAR. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE bald inside edge. (Tracking/worn bushings) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR PADS QUITE WORN also rear discs quite scored/worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH rear coil springs very rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coolant reservoir empty

Pass 17 Feb 2022 90,980 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 80,567 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance across steered wheels close to maximum (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge with several deep cuts. recommend renewal (5.2.3 (e))

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

coolant reservoir empty

non obligatory mirror (NS) broken

Pass 25 Feb 2020 74,676 miles

Clutch heavy, bites low.

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked but view to rear still clear. (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 74,676 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken note: fixings rusty, may req ARB link also. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Clutch heavy, bites low.

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked but view to rear still clear. (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 63,560 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 63,170 miles

Nearside Body component likely to become detached door mirror unit (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 52,129 miles

FAS not detected/emissions.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner wall. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 37,789 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 37,788 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 26,201 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
Full Kia Sportage reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YG13 GME is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YG13 GME, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YG13 GME?

You can check the full history of YG13 GME by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YG13 GME registered?

YG13 GME is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2013.

Is YG13 GME safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG13 GME shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YG13 GME have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YG13 GME. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.