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NX13 NZW

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,186 mi
Last recorded124,186 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX13 NZW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 124,186 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 124,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 120,657 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Mar 2022 120,656 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Mar 2021 112,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 112,020 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 96,966 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 96,966 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached Both drop links (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2019 66,050 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 45,145 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 34,224 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 23,139 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to inspect adult belt

Fail 2 Mar 2016 23,139 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to inspect adult belt

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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NX13 NZW is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NX13 NZW, 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 NX13 NZW registered?

NX13 NZW is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 March 2013.

Is NX13 NZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NX13 NZW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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