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NU13 XBB

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,556 mi
Last recorded80,556 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU13 XBB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 80,556 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 78,302 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 78,301 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Aug 2024 74,875 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 74,870 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 71,881 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 68,900 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 64,362 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 58,590 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 44,826 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 36,614 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 26,533 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2017 26,533 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 17,431 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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NU13 XBB is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XBB, 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 NU13 XBB registered?

NU13 XBB is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 May 2013.

Is NU13 XBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU13 XBB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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