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HV63 JZU

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,206 mi
Last recorded113,206 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV63 JZU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 113,206 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 113,206 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 111,056 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 109,194 miles

Front Bonnet Safety Catch Seized

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Door Check Broken/Missing (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

Pass 19 Oct 2022 106,789 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides Inners (5.2.3 (e))

Front Safety Catch Stiff/Seized

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Heat Shield Loose

Pass 20 Oct 2021 103,213 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 103,213 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Oct 2020 100,795 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Oct 2020 100,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached split pin missing in castle nut on track rod end (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Oct 2019 96,909 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 86,399 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 76,069 miles

Both front tyres wearing close to legal limit

Offside Rear Tyre has nail in tread

Pass 4 Oct 2016 67,983 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 67,983 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working bulb inop replaced (1.1.C.1d)

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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HV63 JZU is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HV63 JZU, 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 HV63 JZU registered?

HV63 JZU is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 October 2013.

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