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LJ63 UAR

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,399 mi
Last recorded97,399 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ63 UAR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 97,399 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 95,479 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 87,823 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring worn both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 82,942 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 81,915 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2021 73,077 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

UNDERTRAY/ENGINE COVER FITTED

alternator noisey

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2021 73,077 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

UNDERTRAY/ENGINE COVER FITTED

alternator noisey

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2020 65,981 miles

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

undertray/engine cover fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2019 56,823 miles

BOTH SILLS COVERED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT AND REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

ENGINE UNDERTRAY FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Nearside Rear BRAKE HAS RESTRICTED FREE MOVEMENT

Fail 8 Aug 2019 56,797 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

BOTH SILLS COVERED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT AND REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

ENGINE UNDERTRAY FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Nearside Rear BRAKE HAS RESTRICTED FREE MOVEMENT

Pass 9 Aug 2018 43,276 miles

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

UNDERTRAY/ENGINE COVER FITTED

Pass 18 Jul 2017 31,731 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 24,265 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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LJ63 UAR is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ63 UAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ63 UAR registered?

LJ63 UAR is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 September 2013.

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