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DY63 TZA

2013 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,930 mi
Last recorded84,930 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY63 TZA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 84,930 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 71,521 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 71,430 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 71,422 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 66,634 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 61,599 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 56,476 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 51,558 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 43,812 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 40,249 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 40,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2017 36,220 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 29,430 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 29,430 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DY63 TZA is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DY63 TZA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY63 TZA registered?

DY63 TZA is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is DY63 TZA safe to buy?

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