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MJ63 DXC

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,574 mi
Last recorded126,574 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ63 DXC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 126,574 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235-55-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235-55-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235-55-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Heat shield loose

Pass 31 Oct 2024 114,301 miles

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

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

Rear Heat shield loose

Fail 31 Oct 2024 114,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Heat shield loose

Pass 3 Nov 2023 99,492 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 86,149 miles

Front Inner 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 235-55-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235-55-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 86,148 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner 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 235-55-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235-55-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 76,654 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 76,654 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 69,193 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 69,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 64,484 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside discs worn slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn / wearing slightly on inner and outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 58,375 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 14 Oct 2017 46,996 miles

rear brake pads worn (look about 2mm)

rear discs have slight lip

undertray fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2016 39,238 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres 3mm

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 DXC is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MJ63 DXC, 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 DXC registered?

MJ63 DXC is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 October 2013.

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