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HX63 EMJ

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

153,556 mi
Last recorded153,556 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX63 EMJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 153,556 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 145,551 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 145,088 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 137,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 128,535 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively worn on splines (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin possibly seized in carrier? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 21 Sep 2021 128,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively worn on splines (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin possibly seized in carrier? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 11 Sep 2020 119,244 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 119,244 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 107,042 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 86,525 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 64,883 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 64,883 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 43,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm and punctured. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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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HX63 EMJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc 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 HX63 EMJ, 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 HX63 EMJ registered?

HX63 EMJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 September 2013.

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