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LD13 NPY

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

62,689 mi
Last recorded62,689 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD13 NPY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 62,689 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 62,689 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 45,619 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 45,617 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2024 45,150 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 44,113 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 44,113 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides smearing 23 18 " bridge syle (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 43,084 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyre treads perished ,hankook 225 60 17 99H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyre treads perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 40,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished , hankook 225 60 17 99H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 39,003 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 39,003 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front squeak when wheel turned

Pass 23 Apr 2019 35,634 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 32,453 miles

Rear brakes binding slightly

all tyres cracking in treads

Fail 12 Apr 2018 32,453 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brakes binding slightly

all tyres cracking in treads

Pass 21 Apr 2017 30,708 miles

all 4 tyres perishing

rear wiper split

Pass 26 Apr 2016 28,738 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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LD13 NPY is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black 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 LD13 NPY, 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 NPY registered?

LD13 NPY is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 May 2013.

Is LD13 NPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD13 NPY 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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