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BN63 VRF

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,553 mi
Last recorded102,553 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN63 VRF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 102,553 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 90,446 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 86,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Aprox 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 86,180 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Aprox 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 79,915 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 73,213 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 73,213 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 66,708 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 66,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 61,342 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 61,342 miles

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 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads 75% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 61,245 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 52,254 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 46,070 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 44,116 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 44,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 34,518 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 34,507 miles

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

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 VRF is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VRF, 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 VRF registered?

BN63 VRF is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 September 2013.

Is BN63 VRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN63 VRF shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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