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BU63 HGL

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,142 mi
Last recorded78,142 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 78,142 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 73,442 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 73,442 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 66,680 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 58,289 miles

Front wipers worn

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))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 22 Sep 2021 49,420 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 43,165 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 37,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear signs of weathering (perished and cracking )

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear signs of weathering (perished and cracking )

Pass 1 Oct 2018 32,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner side wall not to cords as present (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 32,824 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner side wall not to cords as present (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face worse scored and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 27,398 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre will repair ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 23,045 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 HGL is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black 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 BU63 HGL, 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 HGL registered?

BU63 HGL is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 September 2013.

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