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YK13 VBP

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,347 mi
Last recorded94,347 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK13 VBP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 94,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 83,416 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 72,135 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 72,135 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2023 65,943 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 64,440 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 62,901 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 60,470 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 60,464 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside 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))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 53,816 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 46,398 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 37,744 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 5 Mar 2016 31,509 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat belt not checked

removed items from drivers view prior to test

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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YK13 VBP 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 84.6%.

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 YK13 VBP, 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 YK13 VBP registered?

YK13 VBP is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 March 2013.

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