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NA63 NLJ

2013 Kia Sportage

Brown Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,762 mi
Last recorded93,762 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA63 NLJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 93,762 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 93,762 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 92,612 miles

o/s/f track rod end rubber perished

o/s/f tyre worn center tread

o/s/r brake pads worn close to legal limit

rear brake discs pitted and worn

Fail 9 Jun 2025 92,612 miles

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

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

o/s/f track rod end rubber perished

o/s/f tyre worn center tread

o/s/r brake pads worn close to legal limit

rear brake discs pitted and worn

Pass 20 May 2024 90,072 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 83,323 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 83,322 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 76,681 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 2 Nov 2020 71,658 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 25 Oct 2019 63,965 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 56,825 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 43,746 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 36,605 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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NA63 NLJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Brown with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NA63 NLJ, 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 NA63 NLJ registered?

NA63 NLJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 October 2013.

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