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AO63 EKJ

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,153 mi
Last recorded110,153 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO63 EKJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 110,153 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2025 109,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 109,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 98,877 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 98,877 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 92,216 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 92,215 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 87,610 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin difficult to see wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 83,693 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 80,084 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 74,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and bold on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and bold on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 74,230 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and bold on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and bold on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 59,888 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 48,142 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2017 48,142 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all wipers smearing

rear disc's excessively lipped

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2016 34,397 miles

both front tyres worn close to the legal limit

rear wiper smearing

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AO63 EKJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AO63 EKJ, 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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AO63 EKJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 October 2013.

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