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HF63 EXN

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,451 mi
Last recorded97,451 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF63 EXN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 97,451 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 97,441 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2025 93,067 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 83,056 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 83,035 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

handbrake lever has free play

Pass 31 Aug 2023 74,585 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners removed ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appears to be very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear to be very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 74,585 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners removed ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appears to be very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear to be very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 68,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts but not reaching cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Sep 2022 68,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts but not reaching cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Sep 2021 62,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip on edge. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads appear thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads appear thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip on edge. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads appear thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads appear thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 56,590 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 56,581 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 53,247 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 47,563 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 47,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 41,341 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 35,542 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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HF63 EXN is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HF63 EXN, 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 HF63 EXN registered?

HF63 EXN is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 September 2013.

Is HF63 EXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF63 EXN shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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