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KS13 NWD

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,168 mi
Last recorded120,168 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS13 NWD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 120,168 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 118,299 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TORSION BAR BUSHES PERISHING, BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 117,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NSF lower suspension arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NSR trailing arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OSR trailing arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery not clamped down (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs worn and lipped as well as corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicators starting to discolour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both steering track rod end ball joints weeping grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR torsion bar bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF lower suspension arm bush cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR torsion bar bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 101,658 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre start wearing on edge

Pass 20 Jun 2023 94,019 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 94,019 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 88,868 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 83,852 miles

Offside Front Outer Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 80,168 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 80,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 75,134 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 75,133 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 69,216 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 63,403 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 63,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 56,753 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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KS13 NWD is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KS13 NWD, 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 KS13 NWD registered?

KS13 NWD is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 June 2013.

Is KS13 NWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS13 NWD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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