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NL13 TGF

2013 Kia Sportage

Brown Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,363 mi
Last recorded166,363 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL13 TGF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 166,363 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 May 2026 166,353 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 May 2025 150,959 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2025 150,959 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2024 127,750 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake low effort

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

fuel tank damp

Fail 2 May 2024 127,102 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear parking brake low effort

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

fuel tank damp

Pass 18 May 2023 101,569 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 76,765 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 67,606 miles

undertrays & covers fitted ......unable to examine some components

Pass 17 Mar 2020 59,223 miles

2x front tyre treads unevenly worn low close to legal min of 1.6mm

2x trackrod end boots starting to perish

ac condenser starting to perish

front brake pads and discs badly worn

Pass 26 Mar 2019 51,152 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 40,580 miles

n/s rear brake starting to stick slightly

n/s/r tyre low tread and cracked

Pass 24 Mar 2017 29,975 miles

all brake discs lipped and rear discs corroded

all brake pads badly worn

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres have cracks in the tread

o/s/f tyre unevenly worn on inner edge to low tread close to legal min of 1.6mm

Pass 12 Apr 2016 20,984 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 20,151 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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NL13 TGF is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Brown with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TGF, 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 TGF registered?

NL13 TGF is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 April 2013.

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