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BX63 ELJ

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

144,715 mi
Last recorded144,715 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX63 ELJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 144,715 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 144,713 miles

Offside Front 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))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 126,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

engine cover/under tray fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2025 126,749 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

engine cover/under tray fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2024 110,643 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Fail 16 Feb 2024 110,642 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 94,500 miles

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

Plastic under trays, sill and engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 94,500 miles

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

Plastic under trays, sill and engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 78,532 miles

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

Plastic engine, sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 78,532 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Plastic engine, sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Aug 2020 64,515 miles

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

under trays/sill covers/engine cover fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2020 64,515 miles

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

Nearside Front mirror missing

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

under trays/sill covers/engine cover fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2020 64,043 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

under trays/sill covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 7 Jan 2019 46,411 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 33,455 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 23,351 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

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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BX63 ELJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BX63 ELJ, 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 BX63 ELJ registered?

BX63 ELJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 September 2013.

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