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PJ63 DFU

2013 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,739 mi
Last recorded126,739 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ63 DFU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 126,739 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 124,999 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 124,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2024 123,342 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 122,939 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 122,939 miles

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

Rear Road wheel fixing missing one each sides (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 91,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 81,914 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 80,022 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 80,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2019 76,369 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 76,369 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2018 73,402 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 73,402 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 69,692 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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PJ63 DFU is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PJ63 DFU, 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 PJ63 DFU registered?

PJ63 DFU is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 November 2013.

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