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AE63 NPJ

2013 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,899 mi
Last recorded92,899 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 NPJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 92,899 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 May 2026 92,824 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2025 88,683 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 80,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Smooth Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Cracking Side Walls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Cracking Side Wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Smooth Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2024 80,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Smooth Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Cracking Side Walls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Cracking Side Wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Smooth Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 68,428 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 55,093 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 42,918 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 42,708 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 40,886 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 35,645 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 30,134 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 23,595 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 23,354 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS BELOW 3mm

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 23,354 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS BELOW 3mm

Oil leak

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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AE63 NPJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE63 NPJ, 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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AE63 NPJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 September 2013.

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