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AU13 NGE

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,734 mi
Last recorded124,734 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 NGE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 124,734 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 118,399 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 118,398 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all bulbs faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 104,974 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Aux belt perished/cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot perished/starting to split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear OSR crash bar/rear panel behind bumper accident damage

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

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

brake pedal feels spongy

one wheel nut per wheel non standard (looks to be non tapered but benefit of doubt given)

Pass 17 Nov 2022 91,596 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 78,248 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 78,241 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 68,779 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 68,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2019 60,148 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 54,265 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 54,265 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 May 2017 45,349 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 25,301 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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AU13 NGE is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc 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 AU13 NGE, 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 AU13 NGE registered?

AU13 NGE is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 March 2013.

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