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AU63 UPE

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,415 mi
Last recorded120,415 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU63 UPE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 120,415 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 109,021 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres very close (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 109,021 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres very close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 96,112 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various rear arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 84,371 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear back plates corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2022 84,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear back plates corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2021 74,935 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 65,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 52,392 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 32,821 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 25,356 miles

Rear brake pads becoming worn.

Fail 18 Sep 2017 25,293 miles

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

Rear brake pads becoming worn.

Pass 24 Sep 2016 20,751 miles

1.Both front tyres becoming perished in tread

2.front brake pads wearing low

3.both rear tyres becoming perished in tread

4.cut in off side rear tyre (not to cords)

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 UPE is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel 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 UPE, 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 UPE registered?

AU63 UPE is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 September 2013.

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