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NL13 GWA

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,763 mi
Last recorded110,763 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 110,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 97,371 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 97,371 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 83,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 77,297 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 74,182 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 70,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 68,283 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 62,084 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 53,472 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 53,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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strong advisory that both rear tyres are perishing and worn close to limit

strong advisory that the offside front tyre is perishing and worn to limit

Pass 20 Mar 2017 37,141 miles

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both front tyres perishing and wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres perishing and offside worn close to wear markers

Pass 19 Mar 2016 25,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 25,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 GWA 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 GWA, 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 GWA registered?

NL13 GWA is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 April 2013.

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