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LR63 PNU

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

50,696 mi
Last recorded50,696 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR63 PNU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 50,696 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 45,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 45,710 miles

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

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

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

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

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))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 42,481 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 36,550 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 29,726 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 25,694 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 23,544 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 23,544 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 19,829 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 16,457 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 13,714 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 13,714 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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LR63 PNU is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LR63 PNU, 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 LR63 PNU registered?

LR63 PNU is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 September 2013.

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