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NFZ 1698

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,371 mi
Last recorded126,371 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFZ 1698
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 126,371 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 125,395 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2024 109,630 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2022 93,069 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 77,286 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 64,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking / perishing 225/60/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking / perishing 225/60/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 64,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking / perishing 225/60/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking / perishing 225/60/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 45,155 miles

handbrake lever has low reserve travel.

Pass 17 Mar 2017 27,768 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 27,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 12,799 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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NFZ 1698 is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 1698, 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 1698 registered?

NFZ 1698 is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is NFZ 1698 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NFZ 1698 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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