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MJ63 NBY

2013 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,885 mi
Last recorded143,885 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ63 NBY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 143,885 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 143,866 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 142,739 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 142,701 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 134,416 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 122,873 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 122,654 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 104,647 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 104,620 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 85,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 61,105 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 56,583 miles

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 NBY is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NBY, 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 NBY registered?

MJ63 NBY is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 October 2013.

Is MJ63 NBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ63 NBY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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