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YP13 BKZ

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,703 mi
Last recorded81,703 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP13 BKZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 81,703 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 75,605 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 69,245 miles

Park brake lever on upper limit (marginal pass

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 57,985 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 57,965 miles

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Apr 2022 41,113 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 41,111 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2021 36,404 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 33,051 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 33,051 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 28,955 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 23,984 miles

Front wiper smearing

Pass 18 May 2017 19,201 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 11,898 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 11,148 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 11,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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YP13 BKZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YP13 BKZ, 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 YP13 BKZ registered?

YP13 BKZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 May 2013.

Is YP13 BKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP13 BKZ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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