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MJ63 DJE

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,738 mi
Last recorded182,738 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ63 DJE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 182,738 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Track control arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 182,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Track control arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 173,427 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

both rear brake backplates corroded

o/s/r outer lamp cracked but not showing white light

Pass 19 Dec 2023 162,986 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 162,986 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 148,956 miles

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

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

Nearside Front fog light insecure

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

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2021 132,723 miles

Offside Front Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 132,722 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked in yellow (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 118,905 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 110,956 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 110,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 95,005 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 79,154 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 63,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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MJ63 DJE is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White 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 MJ63 DJE, 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 MJ63 DJE registered?

MJ63 DJE is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 December 2013.

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