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NL13 YLF

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,436 mi
Last recorded82,436 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 82,436 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 77,918 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 72,889 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 67,208 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 59,928 miles

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

shields limiting inspection

Fail 12 Oct 2021 59,927 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

shields limiting inspection

Pass 19 Oct 2020 53,524 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 53,524 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 43,437 miles

ac condenser starting to perish

front brakepads and discs badly worn

front suspention bottom arm rear bushes starting to perish

front tyre treads slightly unevenly worn to low tread

minor scratches on front screan

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 5 Apr 2018 33,512 miles

ac condenser starting to perish

cracks in o/s/r tyre tread

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads starting to wear badly approx. 60% worn

front suspention bottom arm rear bushes starting to perish

o/s trackrod end boot starting to perish

Pass 18 Apr 2017 26,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 26,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 16,910 miles

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

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 YLF is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc 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 NL13 YLF, 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 YLF registered?

NL13 YLF is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 April 2013.

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