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BU63 VNX

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,357 mi
Last recorded139,357 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU63 VNX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 139,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 132,908 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes worn and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres damaged and perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to limits and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both horizontal suspension arm bushes worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both horizontal suspension arm bushes worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear diff has a misting of oil

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 132,908 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes worn and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres damaged and perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to limits and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both horizontal suspension arm bushes worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair also grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both horizontal suspension arm bushes worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear diff has a misting of oil

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 125,342 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm bushes worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower correction arm bushes worn and have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 125,310 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm bushes worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower correction arm bushes worn and have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust back box heat shield insecure and resting on back box silencer

Pass 16 Jun 2023 118,895 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

both headlamp bulbs not fully secure but beam pattern ok

exhaust back box heat shield not fully secure

Fail 9 Jun 2023 118,823 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight discolouration on disc face (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust back box heat shield not fully secure

Pass 26 May 2022 110,774 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 110,774 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 103,435 miles

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

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

Rear both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2020 97,880 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 92,752 miles

both front tyres starting to wear close to limit

Pass 11 Jun 2018 87,472 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 80,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bald inner and outer edges replace asap (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bald inner and outer edges replace asap (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2016 55,750 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 55,749 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VNX is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc 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 VNX, 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 VNX registered?

BU63 VNX is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 December 2013.

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