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N88 JAR

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,320 mi
Last recorded159,320 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN88 JAR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 159,320 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both lower control arm bottom ball joint dust covers split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes binding, OSR badly. (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 159,275 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag light on. (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both lower control arm bottom ball joint dust covers split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on the inner edge - change now. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes binding, OSR badly. (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 146,550 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging from centre rear view mirror ()

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

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

under side of vehicle is fairly dirty/muddy

Pass 9 Jan 2024 135,045 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge - early replacement strongly advised (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside steering rack gaiter badly twisted - likley to split

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 123,689 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 123,686 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 110,597 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 99,314 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 82,259 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2018 65,610 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

emissions to clean to register test

under vehicle covers fitted restricting view of testable items

Pass 6 Jun 2017 51,272 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 40,040 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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N88 JAR is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N88 JAR, 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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N88 JAR is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 April 2013.

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