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YJ13 SKM

2013 Kia Sportage

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

100,278 mi
Last recorded100,278 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ13 SKM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 100,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 88,488 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 77,058 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 69,347 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 63,683 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 59,221 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 55,499 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 49,978 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 48,638 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 48,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 35,249 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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YJ13 SKM is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ13 SKM, 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

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What year was YJ13 SKM registered?

YJ13 SKM is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 December 2013.

Is YJ13 SKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ13 SKM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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