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SW62 NLV

2013 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,974 mi
Last recorded93,974 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 NLV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 93,974 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 87,416 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 80,432 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 80,431 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 78,464 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 70,083 miles

general corrosion to front and rear suspension

Pass 30 Jan 2021 58,634 miles

rear brakes only just met requirements

Pass 15 Feb 2020 50,226 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 50,226 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 44,586 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 44,573 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 41,254 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) strongly advice req attention ()

Pass 18 Feb 2017 37,514 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 30,052 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 30,043 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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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SW62 NLV is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol 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 SW62 NLV, 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 SW62 NLV registered?

SW62 NLV is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 February 2013.

Is SW62 NLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW62 NLV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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