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SL13 NJJ

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,474 mi
Last recorded104,474 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL13 NJJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 104,474 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 96,592 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 96,591 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 88,339 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 80,443 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 72,914 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 72,913 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 65,133 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 57,527 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 50,123 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 50,122 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2016 43,028 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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SL13 NJJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SL13 NJJ, 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 SL13 NJJ registered?

SL13 NJJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 June 2013.

Is SL13 NJJ safe to buy?

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