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EK63 HLD

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

168,338 mi
Last recorded168,338 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK63 HLD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 168,338 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 161,111 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2025 161,111 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 155,232 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 138,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs getting worn

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 138,451 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs getting worn

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 118,779 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 118,779 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2022 101,428 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts and n/s/r check change soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2022 101,427 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts and n/s/r check change soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 83,545 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 83,545 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 68,839 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 57,611 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 48,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 36,909 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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EK63 HLD 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 68.8%.

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 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 EK63 HLD, 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 EK63 HLD registered?

EK63 HLD is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 November 2013.

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