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NFZ 5972

2013 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,799 mi
Last recorded124,799 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFZ 5972
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 124,799 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 113,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front subframe has slight surface corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2022 97,898 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 84,245 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 84,244 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc surfaces scored & pitted.brake binding slightly. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 71,884 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 58,560 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 58,503 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 43,932 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 43,787 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc badly burnt

Pass 27 Mar 2017 31,938 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 5972 is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,700cc 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 5972, 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 5972 registered?

NFZ 5972 is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 May 2013.

Is NFZ 5972 safe to buy?

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