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NL13 VRC

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

76,533 mi
Last recorded76,533 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL13 VRC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 76,533 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 70,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm just acceptable (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 64,767 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 56,247 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 48,506 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 42,103 miles

play in steering rack (n/s)

Pass 13 Feb 2020 39,145 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Feb 2019 34,860 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 34,860 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front 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))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 31,097 miles

all four tyres cracked between treads

Pass 16 Feb 2017 26,897 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 23,017 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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 VRC is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL13 VRC registered?

NL13 VRC is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is NL13 VRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL13 VRC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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