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YS13 VBD

2013 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,230 mi
Last recorded103,230 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS13 VBD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 103,230 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2025 103,143 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 93,764 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 93,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside 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 26 Sep 2023 86,122 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 79,084 miles

very slight wear/movement in front hub area

Pass 17 Aug 2021 73,135 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 73,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 69,150 miles

offside front tyre just starting to wear on inner section

Pass 8 Jul 2019 63,493 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 58,850 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 51,056 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 51,056 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 38,803 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 VBD is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VBD, 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 VBD registered?

YS13 VBD is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 July 2013.

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