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YM13 BNV

2013 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,168 mi
Last recorded105,168 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM13 BNV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 105,168 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 28 May 2026 105,168 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 103,581 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 102,450 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 102,379 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect front plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2023 100,219 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 94,912 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 91,259 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2021 91,248 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215 70r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND CRACKING VERY BADLY (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2020 87,888 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 83,747 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 81,386 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 59,924 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 41,314 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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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YM13 BNV is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YM13 BNV, 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 YM13 BNV registered?

YM13 BNV is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 August 2013.

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