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BU63 HFX

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,822 mi
Last recorded86,822 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU63 HFX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 86,822 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 79,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 72,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 64,802 miles

Nearside Front 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 12 Aug 2022 57,118 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 57,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 50,013 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 50,013 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2020 43,050 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 42,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside edge bold on 1.6 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2019 35,392 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 35,392 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 34,532 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 31,382 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 25,293 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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BU63 HFX is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 HFX, 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 HFX registered?

BU63 HFX is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 September 2013.

Is BU63 HFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU63 HFX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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