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YY13 NBM

2013 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,543 mi
Last recorded97,543 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY13 NBM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 97,543 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 95,281 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 93,676 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 92,189 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 81,968 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 81,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2021 68,470 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

n/s/r parking brake sticking

Pass 3 Jun 2020 59,362 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2020 59,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 10 May 2019 49,394 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 May 2018 37,561 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 May 2017 27,275 miles

all 4 tyres perished

engine cover and undertrays fitted

front tyre treads getting low @ 3mm

Pass 3 Jun 2016 19,876 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres perishing

slight crack nsr lower indicator lamp

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 NBM is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NBM, 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 NBM registered?

YY13 NBM is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 August 2013.

Is YY13 NBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY13 NBM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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