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YJ13 THK

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,727 mi
Last recorded113,727 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ13 THK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 113,727 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 108,732 miles

Nearside Rear brake back plate rusty

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 108,726 miles

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

Rear Service brake grabbing severely and binding (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear brake back plate rusty

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 97,248 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 97,248 miles

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

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

brake pedal spongy

Pass 2 Feb 2023 86,313 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 86,313 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Feb 2022 75,109 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 66,978 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 65,819 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 59,843 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 48,886 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 39,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 20 Apr 2017 39,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear tyres cracking

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 30,899 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle

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 THK is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YJ13 THK, 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 YJ13 THK registered?

YJ13 THK is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 April 2013.

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