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DU63 SDY

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,994 mi
Last recorded96,994 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU63 SDY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 96,994 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 91,662 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 91,084 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 91,084 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 86,998 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf and osf tyre wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 86,998 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf and osf tyre wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 79,070 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slight travel in hand brake (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 71,499 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front track rod end boots cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 63,730 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 63,348 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2018 52,370 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 52,370 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 43,135 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 35,352 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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DU63 SDY is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DU63 SDY, 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 DU63 SDY registered?

DU63 SDY is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 September 2013.

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