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VE13 NWH

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,095 mi
Last recorded102,095 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE13 NWH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 102,095 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 102,095 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 98,610 miles

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

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

Offside headlamp condensated

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s rusty and o/s/slightly rusty recommend change asap (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

clutch biting point low

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2024 98,610 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working both motor not working both wiper blades subject to test (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm strong advise change now or asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp condensated

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s rusty and o/s/slightly rusty recommend change asap (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

clutch biting point low

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 May 2023 91,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 30 May 2023 91,433 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 85,617 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2022 85,614 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))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 83,273 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 83,271 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 78,620 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 70,191 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 70,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2018 57,630 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 57,574 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 43,371 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 28,300 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 28,300 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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VE13 NWH is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White 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 VE13 NWH, 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 VE13 NWH registered?

VE13 NWH is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 July 2013.

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