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NFZ 1688

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,410 mi
Last recorded149,410 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFZ 1688
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 149,410 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 149,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 141,682 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt PASSENGER SEAT

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OFFSIDE REAR

Fail 15 May 2025 141,680 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened PASSENGER SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt PASSENGER SEAT

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OFFSIDE REAR

Pass 20 Apr 2024 131,091 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 May 2023 128,481 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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NFZ 1688 is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NFZ 1688, 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 NFZ 1688 registered?

NFZ 1688 is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is NFZ 1688 safe to buy?

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