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AU63 MDE

2013 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,816 mi
Last recorded96,816 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU63 MDE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 96,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear track control arm bush worn boarder line pass

Offside Rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

Rear brake pads worn to 20%

slight play in steering linkage

Fail 24 Oct 2025 96,224 miles

Nearside 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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear track control arm bush worn boarder line pass

Offside Rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

Rear brake pads worn to 20%

Pass 24 Oct 2024 89,034 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 82,148 miles

nearside front steering rack worn

nearside front tyres worn on 2mm

offside rear brake dust cover corroding

Fail 16 Oct 2023 82,027 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

nearside front steering rack worn

nearside front tyres worn on 2mm

offside rear brake dust cover corroding

Pass 26 Oct 2022 75,088 miles

some play in offside steering linkages

Pass 5 Nov 2021 68,144 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 63,070 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 63,070 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 54,020 miles

hand brake travel boarder line pass

wipers poor

Pass 8 May 2018 47,775 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2017 40,872 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 35,052 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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AU63 MDE is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AU63 MDE, 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 AU63 MDE registered?

AU63 MDE is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 September 2013.

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