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YS13 HNJ

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,483 mi
Last recorded124,483 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS13 HNJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2025 124,483 miles

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

Nearside Front inner steering rod has play

Pass 28 Dec 2024 111,919 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 95,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 95,650 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 83,599 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 80,709 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 68,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slight cracking 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 59,826 miles

Offside Front tyre sliced inner side but no ply is visible 215/70/16

Rear both indicators slight white

Rear brake discs staring to corrode

brake fluid close to the min level

Pass 6 Feb 2019 47,590 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 47,573 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm & wearing on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall & tread edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm & wearing on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall & tread edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 35,990 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 33,478 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 30,906 miles

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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YS13 HNJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YS13 HNJ, 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 YS13 HNJ registered?

YS13 HNJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 July 2013.

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