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MJ63 TNZ

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

96,329 mi
Last recorded96,329 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ63 TNZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 96,329 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 95,063 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 94,206 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 88,159 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 81,403 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 81,401 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 71,746 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 63,932 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 57,276 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 48,292 miles

Child seat fitted to the nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

oil leak between engine and gearbox area

Pass 12 Sep 2017 38,017 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 31,918 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 TNZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 TNZ, 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 TNZ registered?

MJ63 TNZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 November 2013.

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