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SW13 NZH

2013 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,785 mi
Last recorded89,785 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW13 NZH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 89,785 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2025 82,133 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

rear wiper split

Fail 11 Sep 2025 82,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

rear wiper split

Pass 11 Sep 2024 71,612 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front door check strap slightly worn/seized

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 71,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front door check strap slightly worn/seized

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 65,120 miles

inner wishbone arm bushes perishing

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes slightly de-laminating

Fail 28 Feb 2024 65,120 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on uneven on inside tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON limit and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn and uneven on inside tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

inner wishbone arm bushes perishing

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes slightly de-laminating

Pass 16 Mar 2023 58,042 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 58,042 miles

Offside 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))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 53,795 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 49,326 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 49,326 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 47,133 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 43,052 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 38,121 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 31,906 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 26,252 miles

Front both tyres wearing uneven

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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SW13 NZH is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SW13 NZH, 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 SW13 NZH registered?

SW13 NZH is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 July 2013.

Is SW13 NZH safe to buy?

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