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N24 SKY

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,448 mi
Last recorded104,448 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN24 SKY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 104,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in outer side wall ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working lens missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 104,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side not reading (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working not spraying (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in outer side wall ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working lens missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 98,032 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 98,028 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Jun 2024 98,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 75,344 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 75,344 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 63,028 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 57,320 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 48,015 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 35,650 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2017 29,917 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 24,714 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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N24 SKY is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N24 SKY, 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 N24 SKY registered?

N24 SKY is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 September 2013.

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