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SD13 NVP

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,518 mi
Last recorded97,518 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD13 NVP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 97,518 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 92,428 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Mar 2025 92,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn bolt on type (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Mar 2024 87,063 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 82,507 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 77,999 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Mar 2022 77,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Feb 2021 74,440 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 74,440 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 71,437 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 66,879 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 May 2018 59,182 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2017 49,920 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2016 40,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine and under body covers fitted

o/s/f & n/s/f tires wearing on the inner edge

Fail 11 May 2016 40,334 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine and under body covers fitted

o/s/f & n/s/f tires wearing on the inner edge

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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SD13 NVP is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SD13 NVP, 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 SD13 NVP registered?

SD13 NVP is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 May 2013.

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