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LO13 NCZ

2013 Kia Sportage

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,381 mi
Last recorded113,381 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO13 NCZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 113,381 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2026 113,381 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 110,602 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 110,602 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 107,979 miles

Lower underbody/suspension areas starting to surface corrode.

Pass 31 Aug 2023 106,610 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 104,179 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 103,931 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))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 98,820 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Sep 2021 98,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 92,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 85,598 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 72,465 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 72,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 60,898 miles

o/s/r tyre worn completely down on very inside edge of the tread

Pass 30 Aug 2016 41,239 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 38,810 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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LO13 NCZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LO13 NCZ, 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 LO13 NCZ registered?

LO13 NCZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 July 2013.

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