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NU13 ZGJ

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,087 mi
Last recorded100,087 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 100,087 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Several ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear. Front tie rod bushes debonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 100,087 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Dip not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat Dip not working (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Several ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear. Front tie rod bushes debonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 93,066 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust system missalined

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Parking brake poor efficency

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Fuel tank damaged / dented

Fail 18 Oct 2024 93,066 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust system missalined

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides, PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Parking brake poor efficency

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing ISO fixed seat removed. Seat tilted to access. PRS (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Fuel tank damaged / dented

Pass 20 Oct 2023 87,212 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 26 Oct 2022 81,546 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2021 64,920 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 64,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 May 2020 58,457 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 50,642 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 39,323 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 27,983 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 May 2016 19,681 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 ZGJ 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 NU13 ZGJ, 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 ZGJ registered?

NU13 ZGJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 May 2013.

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The MOT history for NU13 ZGJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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