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CU63 GWA

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,041 mi
Last recorded116,041 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU63 GWA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 116,041 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 116,041 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 106,324 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 106,305 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 99,386 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 89,205 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 79,593 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 79,328 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 70,505 miles

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

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

advise slightly lower effort on ns parking brake

Pass 7 Mar 2019 64,073 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Front brake pads getting low

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 58,599 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 58,589 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement nearside and offside rear brakes binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement offside brakes binding (3.5.1k)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 58,589 miles

Central Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement nearside and offside rear brakes binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement offside brakes binding (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 42,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CU63 GWA is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CU63 GWA, 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 CU63 GWA registered?

CU63 GWA is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 September 2013.

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