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ST13 NUC

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

202,823 mi
Last recorded202,823 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST13 NUC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 202,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 202,760 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 194,328 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe surface corrosion including brake system (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 194,032 miles

Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear front inner track control arm pin bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe surface corrosion including brake system (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 175,534 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front inner and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear front rubber pin bush deteriorated and debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear suspension track control arm outer pin bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 175,532 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front inner and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear front rubber pin bush deteriorated and debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear suspension track control arm outer pin bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 155,263 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 155,262 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 136,480 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front from inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear from outside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 99,976 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner edge.

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel.

Pass 3 Jul 2018 81,990 miles

Long hand brake travel.

Fail 3 Jul 2018 81,990 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Long hand brake travel.

Pass 16 Jun 2017 62,224 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 43,773 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyre treads cracked

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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ST13 NUC is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ST13 NUC, 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 ST13 NUC registered?

ST13 NUC is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 July 2013.

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