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YN63 VFR

2013 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,851 mi
Last recorded97,851 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN63 VFR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 97,851 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 97,851 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2025 87,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 87,622 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 78,064 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 78,063 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing ball joint retaining bolt split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure forward mount [bolt was loose] (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 71,728 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 64,632 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 64,632 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 60,849 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 57,390 miles

o/s/r indicator lense broken

Pass 3 Sep 2019 53,272 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 48,239 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 43,847 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 39,985 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 39,985 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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YN63 VFR is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YN63 VFR, 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 YN63 VFR registered?

YN63 VFR is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 September 2013.

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