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J23 NDL

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

92,980 mi
Last recorded92,980 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 NDL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 92,980 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 87,951 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 80,458 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 80,458 miles

Nearside 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))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 74,284 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 74,283 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 68,179 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 67,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 62,257 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 57,677 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 50,768 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 44,746 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 44,695 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 44,029 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 37,808 miles

osr tyre punctured

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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J23 NDL is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 J23 NDL, 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 J23 NDL registered?

J23 NDL is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 March 2013.

Is J23 NDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J23 NDL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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