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LD13 NFY

2013 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,171 mi
Last recorded56,171 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD13 NFY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 56,171 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 56,171 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 54,706 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 54,706 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 52,253 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 48,664 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 44,088 miles

Nearside Front brake lagging slightly

Offside Rear brake dragging slightly

all four tyres cracked between treads but not yet to cord

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2021 44,085 miles

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

Nearside Front brake lagging slightly

Offside Rear brake dragging slightly

all four tyres cracked between treads but not yet to cord

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2020 41,439 miles

Nearside Front lagging in operation slightly

both rear tyres cracked but not yet to cord and worn more on inner edges

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2019 37,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 37,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Pass 14 Feb 2018 31,578 miles

All tyres perished

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 31,578 miles

All tyres perished

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 26,866 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 22,138 miles

plastic under trays fitted

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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LD13 NFY is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LD13 NFY, 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 LD13 NFY registered?

LD13 NFY is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 May 2013.

Is LD13 NFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD13 NFY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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