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YR13 VTG

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,987 mi
Last recorded61,987 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR13 VTG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 61,987 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 58,694 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 58,694 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 56,107 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 56,107 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 54,016 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 47,751 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 43,121 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 43,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 37,995 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 37,989 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 32,944 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 30,761 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 19 May 2017 30,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

undertray fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2016 23,878 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

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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YR13 VTG is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YR13 VTG, 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 YR13 VTG registered?

YR13 VTG is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 May 2013.

Is YR13 VTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR13 VTG shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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