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GN13 NFC

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,268 mi
Last recorded125,268 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN13 NFC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 125,268 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 125,268 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil very damp would recommend replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 110,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 101,295 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 101,295 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 94,931 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 94,931 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 88,182 miles

front and rear pads low

rear discs corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2019 74,109 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 61,435 miles

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2018 61,422 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 48,502 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 36,646 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod balljoint grease cover perishing. (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Child seat present impeding seat belt inspection.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod balljoint grease cover perishing. (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 36,646 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod balljoint grease cover perishing. (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child seat present impeding seat belt inspection.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod balljoint grease cover perishing. (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GN13 NFC 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 64.3%.

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 GN13 NFC, 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 GN13 NFC registered?

GN13 NFC is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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