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AY63 VDZ

2013 Kia Sportage

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,477 mi
Last recorded102,477 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY63 VDZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 102,477 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 94,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated grease leaking from rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated grease leaking from rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 87,989 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 87,989 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 80,135 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 74,694 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 71,690 miles

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

Front tyres perished

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 71,688 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))

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

Front tyres perished

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 64,968 miles

Front Wipers smear.

Pass 19 Sep 2018 56,911 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 46,419 miles

Front wipers smear slightly

Pass 26 Sep 2016 34,364 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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AY63 VDZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AY63 VDZ, 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 AY63 VDZ registered?

AY63 VDZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 October 2013.

Is AY63 VDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY63 VDZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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