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YY13 BWK

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,359 mi
Last recorded169,359 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY13 BWK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2026 169,359 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 156,450 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 132,772 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 132,188 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2022 111,079 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 109,043 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 56,934 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 56,534 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 47,167 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking slightly

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly

Pass 24 May 2017 37,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread excessively cracking

Offside Rear Tyre tread excessively cracking

Fail 24 May 2017 37,642 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread excessively cracking

Offside Rear Tyre tread excessively cracking

Pass 25 May 2016 28,082 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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YY13 BWK is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YY13 BWK, 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 YY13 BWK registered?

YY13 BWK is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 June 2013.

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