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LV13 NJK

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,334 mi
Last recorded79,334 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV13 NJK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 79,334 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 71,903 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 62,287 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 62,282 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edged. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 58,855 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 53,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 47,519 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 43,973 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 39,703 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 31,293 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 25,622 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2017 25,622 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2016 19,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer treads low 235/55x18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre 3 x metal bits in tread!

The engine oil level is low!

Fail 29 Apr 2016 19,032 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer treads low 235/55x18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre 3 x metal bits in tread!

The engine oil level is low!

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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LV13 NJK is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 LV13 NJK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV13 NJK registered?

LV13 NJK is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 April 2013.

Is LV13 NJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV13 NJK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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