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NJ13 JZM

2013 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,304 mi
Last recorded108,304 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ13 JZM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 108,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 108,304 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 102,192 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 94,450 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 81,757 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 76,751 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 74,158 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 71,729 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 55,516 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 47,183 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 39,438 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 32,453 miles

front and rear brake pads very badly worn

front number plate starting to peel

front tyres unevenly worn on inner edge to low tread

o/s/f wiper smears

rear tyres have cracks in the tread and metal in o/s/r tyre

Fail 23 Feb 2016 32,453 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear brake pads very badly worn

front number plate starting to peel

front tyres unevenly worn on inner edge to low tread

o/s/f wiper smears

rear tyres have cracks in the tread and metal in o/s/r tyre

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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NJ13 JZM is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 NJ13 JZM, 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 NJ13 JZM registered?

NJ13 JZM is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 March 2013.

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