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YX13 UPG

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,021 mi
Last recorded137,021 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX13 UPG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 137,021 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2024 137,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 127,592 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 127,584 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2022 117,605 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 10 May 2022 117,603 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 108,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm and chunks coming off in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wipers poor

Pass 4 May 2020 102,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit of wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 92,615 miles

both headlamp beam aims on lower limit

Fail 9 May 2019 92,615 miles

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

both headlamp beam aims on lower limit

Pass 9 May 2018 81,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2018 81,033 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2017 69,053 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 12 May 2017 69,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 54,107 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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YX13 UPG is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YX13 UPG, 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 YX13 UPG registered?

YX13 UPG is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 April 2013.

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