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FJ63 YGZ

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,016 mi
Last recorded134,016 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ63 YGZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 134,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 120,077 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 120,077 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 116,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 105,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 96,717 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 93,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides approx 2-3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low 2.8mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside face pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low 2.9mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside face pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides worn approx 2-3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Fail 13 May 2022 93,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides approx 2-3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low 2.8mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside face pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low 2.9mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside face pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides worn approx 2-3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 27 Dec 2018 63,784 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 53,693 miles

rear brake discs slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Dec 2017 53,693 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres close to legal limit

front brake discs worn and deteriorated

rear brake discs slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2016 42,708 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 42,702 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rear (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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FJ63 YGZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FJ63 YGZ, 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 FJ63 YGZ registered?

FJ63 YGZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 December 2013.

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