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BN63 HUJ

2013 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,410 mi
Last recorded118,410 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN63 HUJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 118,410 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 118,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2024 118,309 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working wing mirror indicator inoperative (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 116,956 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 116,859 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 22 Dec 2022 115,432 miles

Low engine oil level - engine covered in oil - oil filler cap missing - replaced cap - topped up oil

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 15 Oct 2021 112,240 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear brake disc pitted on inner face

Pass 20 Oct 2020 109,022 miles

front wiper blade torn

Fail 20 Oct 2020 109,022 miles

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

front wiper blade torn

Pass 5 Oct 2019 105,160 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 98,709 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 92,303 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISC WORN AND LIPPED (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISC WORN AND LIPPED (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 88,461 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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BN63 HUJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BN63 HUJ, 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 BN63 HUJ registered?

BN63 HUJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 September 2013.

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