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EF63 EHJ

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,924 mi
Last recorded88,924 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF63 EHJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 88,924 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 86,636 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 82,015 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 75,608 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight bind to offside parking brake

Fail 1 Aug 2022 75,600 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight bind to offside parking brake

Pass 21 Jul 2021 69,064 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 64,391 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 53,007 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 41,712 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 31,683 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Dec 2016 31,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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EF63 EHJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 EF63 EHJ, 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 EF63 EHJ registered?

EF63 EHJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 December 2013.

Is EF63 EHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF63 EHJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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