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SG13 NSJ

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG13 NSJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026
Fail 5 May 2026 140,665 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 132,840 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 132,586 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 125,726 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 125,097 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 113,756 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 112,756 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 103,641 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 103,613 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 97,960 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))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 97,960 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (e))

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 88,797 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 77,299 miles

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 77,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 64,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 64,835 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 51,480 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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SG13 NSJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 SG13 NSJ, 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

How do I check the history of SG13 NSJ?

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What year was SG13 NSJ registered?

SG13 NSJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 March 2013.

Is SG13 NSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG13 NSJ shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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