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VX13 NPC

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,880 mi
Last recorded114,880 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX13 NPC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 114,880 miles

Front tyres wear inside edge

Pass 20 Nov 2024 110,099 miles

Rear coil springs corroding

Rear wiper blade torn

Fail 14 Nov 2024 110,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear coil springs corroding

Rear wiper blade torn

Front tyres bald inside edge

Pass 10 Nov 2023 103,037 miles

discs deteriorating

hand brake high

Pass 14 Nov 2022 96,151 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides rear, both front bushes Strong advise (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective N/S/F upper and Rear central lower ()

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise 235/55 r18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 88,763 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 88,763 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 88,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear handbrake application uneven with offside possible adjustment required

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

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

clutch pedal bite point on floor gear selection difficult possible replacement/adjustment required

Fail 19 Jul 2021 88,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear handbrake application uneven with offside possible adjustment required

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

clutch pedal bite point on floor gear selection difficult possible replacement/adjustment required

Pass 27 Jul 2020 79,118 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.4mm useable tread remaining 235/5518 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear parking brake application not even with offside rear parking brake application

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.4mm useable tread remaining 235/5518 (5.2.3 (e))

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

gear selection stiff clutch bite point on floor

Pass 10 Jul 2019 71,292 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 61,418 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 51,108 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 31,600 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 20,345 miles

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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VX13 NPC is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VX13 NPC, 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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VX13 NPC is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 April 2013.

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