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BU63 VNS

2013 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,666 mi
Last recorded77,666 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU63 VNS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 77,666 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 75,930 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 75,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn evidence of brake disc being overheated. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has splitting and cracking to side walls, date on is 2017. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side walls are cracked and split. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 73,355 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 73,355 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to rotate road wheel to check wheel bearings. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre is excessively split on outer tread , cords exposed in cracks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 70,696 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 66,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 31 Oct 2020 63,888 miles

nsr tyre starting to crack

Pass 4 Nov 2019 59,510 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 55,521 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 55,492 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick PADS BELOW 1.5MM THICKNESS,MORE SO OSR. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front UNEVEN BRAKE PAD WEAR,70%WORN ON NSF,85%WORN ON OSF,DISCS ARE LIPPED

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively REAR DISCS CORRODED AND LIPPED,ALSO SLIGHT BIND (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 50,894 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 36,002 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 VNS is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Orange with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VNS, 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 VNS registered?

BU63 VNS is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 November 2013.

Is BU63 VNS safe to buy?

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