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NL13 AHE

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,518 mi
Last recorded85,518 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL13 AHE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 85,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/17 wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/17 wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion on suspension components

Fail 9 Dec 2025 85,516 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/17 wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/17 wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion on suspension components

Pass 9 Dec 2024 74,881 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 65,367 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 55,171 miles

exhaust heatshield is loose at the rear section

Pass 8 Dec 2021 49,705 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 45,576 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 39,433 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 39,433 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 34,135 miles

front and rear brake pads worn close to limit, discs lipped

Pass 15 Jan 2018 27,975 miles

tyres perished, front tyres worn 2256017

Pass 30 Jan 2017 21,570 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 18,322 miles

All tyres perished/cracking

Fail 24 Mar 2016 18,322 miles

All tyres perished/cracking

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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NL13 AHE is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NL13 AHE, 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 NL13 AHE registered?

NL13 AHE is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is NL13 AHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL13 AHE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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