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AU13 NHN

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,590 mi
Last recorded87,590 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 NHN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 87,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 87,585 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing Split pin missing. (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 81,638 miles

advise o/s/f fog lamp not working

Fail 22 Aug 2024 81,638 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise o/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 23 Aug 2023 76,356 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 76,355 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 75,521 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 72,333 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 67,756 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 67,659 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 67,659 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm osr and nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 48,317 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 48,317 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 27,523 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 27,523 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 13,319 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 11,576 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 NHN is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AU13 NHN, 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 NHN registered?

AU13 NHN is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 May 2013.

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