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NO51 FAY

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,637 mi
Last recorded133,637 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNO51 FAY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 133,637 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 122,006 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 122,006 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 107,777 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 94,903 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 84,153 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 75,804 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 75,630 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 63,767 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 63,767 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 53,005 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 42,402 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 32,581 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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NO51 FAY is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc 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 NO51 FAY, 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 NO51 FAY registered?

NO51 FAY is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 July 2013.

Is NO51 FAY safe to buy?

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