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FR13 NCC

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

134,135 mi
Last recorded134,135 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 NCC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 134,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both rear backing plates corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2025 123,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

offside rear backing plate corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2024 115,321 miles

Offside Rear backing plate corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2024 115,321 miles

Nearside 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))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55 x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear backing plate corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

long park brake travel

Pass 24 Apr 2023 107,712 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Corrosion to some suspension components

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Rear backing plates corroded away

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 105,081 miles

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

rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2021 100,124 miles

engine cover, under cover & sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 5 Aug 2020 96,769 miles

engine cover,under cover fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 12 Jul 2019 89,660 miles

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

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2018 81,817 miles

engine cover & under cover fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2017 72,826 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 62,596 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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FR13 NCC is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 FR13 NCC, 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 FR13 NCC registered?

FR13 NCC is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 July 2013.

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