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DE13 NWK

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,354 mi
Last recorded109,354 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 NWK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 109,354 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cutting up (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cutting up (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2025 102,401 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 99,603 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 99,600 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Rubbing on lower arm when steering on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Brake been hot (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (Arm has bush at both ends) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable ()

Pass 22 Sep 2023 93,406 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 93,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Tyre 65% worn 235/55/18 ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has 2 nails in tread 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 88,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low 235/55/18

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 88,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (Front arm - Bush one end and ball joint on the other end) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low 235/55/18

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 84,209 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 84,209 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Undertray likely to become detached Heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Front rubber not connected (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 79,980 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 79,976 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 79,976 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive engine noise (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 83,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

advise handbrake has no reserve travel

Pass 29 Mar 2018 59,676 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 59,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 46,344 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Nearside front tyre tread depth getting low (2.87mm)

Offside front tyre tread depth getting low (2.98mm)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 46,344 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Nearside front tyre tread depth getting low (2.87mm)

Offside front tyre tread depth getting low (2.98mm)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 34,637 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 34,635 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DE13 NWK is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DE13 NWK, 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 DE13 NWK registered?

DE13 NWK is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 April 2013.

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