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NS05 LOW

2013 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,324 mi
Last recorded57,324 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNS05 LOW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2025 57,324 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 53,271 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 49,295 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 46,357 miles

front and rear brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 25 Oct 2021 43,042 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 38,008 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 36,850 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 33,407 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2018 28,256 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 23,518 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 17,917 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (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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NS05 LOW is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NS05 LOW, 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 NS05 LOW registered?

NS05 LOW is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is NS05 LOW safe to buy?

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