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NU13 RNX

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,250 mi
Last recorded130,250 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU13 RNX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 130,250 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 123,438 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 109,718 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 91,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 78,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread band close to wear marks 215x70x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear slight lagg on footbrake

Fail 13 Apr 2021 78,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread band close to wear marks 215x70x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear slight lagg on footbrake

Pass 25 Mar 2020 66,880 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 56,772 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 56,772 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear discs scored/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides x2 (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 45,413 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 45,409 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jul 2017 36,006 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 33,771 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 25,890 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 24,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth on 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth on 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

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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NU13 RNX is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White 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 NU13 RNX, 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 NU13 RNX registered?

NU13 RNX is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 April 2013.

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