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YG13 ZWE

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,585 mi
Last recorded100,585 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG13 ZWE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 100,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and deep cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and deep cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2025 100,449 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and deep cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and deep cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 89,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 79,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 71,314 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 70,429 miles

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

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2020 68,527 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear & offside rear slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers, under trays & plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2020 68,527 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear & offside rear slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers, under trays & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2019 63,271 miles

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

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))

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

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2019 63,271 miles

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

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))

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

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

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2018 53,474 miles

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

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

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2018 53,474 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2017 42,172 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2017 42,172 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 32,026 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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YG13 ZWE is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZWE, 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 YG13 ZWE registered?

YG13 ZWE is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 April 2013.

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