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KU63 MHV

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,348 mi
Last recorded157,348 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU63 MHV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 157,348 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 157,346 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 138,865 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 138,861 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour all 4 indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 128,602 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 118,210 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 114,732 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre screw in the tread. ()

Pass 11 Aug 2021 99,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on the inner section (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn very low on the inner section (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 93,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (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 23 Aug 2019 87,784 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 87,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 82,527 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Aug 2017 76,622 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 55,839 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

crack in windscreen not obstructing the view of the road

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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KU63 MHV is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol 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 KU63 MHV, 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 KU63 MHV registered?

KU63 MHV is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 September 2013.

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