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BU63 HFD

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,809 mi
Last recorded111,809 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU63 HFD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 111,809 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2026 111,809 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosive ring outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 105,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 104,679 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 99,483 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 89,530 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 89,530 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 81,253 miles

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Handbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel

Multiple areas/components covered in under seal limiting view

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread deteriorating/scrubbing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rears, on nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 70,754 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 64,128 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade split on end & slightly smear the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 55,492 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-4mm & wearing on inner edge 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 43,889 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split on end & slightly smear the screen

Fail 14 Aug 2018 43,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear brake discs corroding & slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wiper blade split on end & slightly smear the screen

Pass 24 Aug 2017 39,944 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 32,331 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 32,331 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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BU63 HFD is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BU63 HFD, 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 BU63 HFD registered?

BU63 HFD is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 September 2013.

Is BU63 HFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU63 HFD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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