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RV63 DDJ

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,142 mi
Last recorded136,142 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV63 DDJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 136,142 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 135,895 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing cant find buckle to test middle seat (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 131,257 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle under-cover's present.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 121,174 miles

Slight chip in N/S of windscreen

underguards under front & centre of vehicle

Pass 30 Sep 2021 111,226 miles

Nearside Front small chip in screen

under guards fitted to front and rear of car

Fail 30 Sep 2021 111,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front small chip in screen

under guards fitted to front and rear of car

Pass 1 Oct 2020 96,494 miles

Misting of oil from rear diff

Wiper blades slightly smeary and starting to split

Fail 1 Oct 2020 96,494 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Misting of oil from rear diff

Nearside Rear Tyres perishing

Wiper blades slightly smeary and starting to split

Pass 30 Sep 2019 85,748 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn below 3mm and weaving slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 74,517 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 62,421 miles

Front Tyres worn to 2.5mm

Pass 29 Sep 2016 47,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 47,672 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235 55 18 100h (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside 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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RV63 DDJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RV63 DDJ, 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 RV63 DDJ registered?

RV63 DDJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 October 2013.

Is RV63 DDJ safe to buy?

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