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NG13 ZKU

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,102 mi
Last recorded110,102 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG13 ZKU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 110,102 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear tyres starting to crack/perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and rear tyres worn on edges and near legal limits. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 110,055 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres nearing legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and rear tyres cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 110,055 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/s and n/s adjusted to pass (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working Replaced pipe to o/s washer jet (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres nearing legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and rear tyres cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 98,337 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 8 Jul 2022 89,634 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 (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 2 Aug 2021 84,330 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 77,818 miles

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 9 Jul 2019 69,189 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 69,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 51,535 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 36,691 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 22,345 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 16,666 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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NG13 ZKU is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NG13 ZKU, 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 NG13 ZKU registered?

NG13 ZKU is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 August 2013.

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The MOT history for NG13 ZKU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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