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AU63 YVX

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,373 mi
Last recorded148,373 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU63 YVX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 148,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 142,619 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 142,525 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 135,120 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 126,058 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

NSR PARKING BRAKE SLOW TO ACTIVATE - SUSPECT CABLE RESTRICTED

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

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

UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Fail 3 Nov 2022 125,834 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

NSR PARKING BRAKE SLOW TO ACTIVATE - SUSPECT CABLE RESTRICTED

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Pass 29 Oct 2021 107,636 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGED 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

OSR PARKING BRAKE EFFORT REDUCED - ADVISE INVESTIGATION

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE BALD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

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

PARKING BRAKE REQUIREMENTS ONLY JUST MET

UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Pass 8 Oct 2020 90,140 miles

NSR TYRE: NAIL IN TREAD - PUNCTURED

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

UNDERTRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Pass 30 Apr 2019 64,801 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 64,800 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 46,459 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2018 45,008 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 32,170 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 YVX is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black 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 YVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU63 YVX registered?

AU63 YVX is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 October 2013.

Is AU63 YVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU63 YVX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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