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SJ63 HCF

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,445 mi
Last recorded135,445 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ63 HCF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 135,445 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 127,508 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 127,508 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 116,884 miles

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

Offside Front screen washer jet low output

Pass 26 May 2022 106,832 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 106,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 99,369 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2021 99,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 2 Jun 2020 90,058 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 78,391 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 78,391 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 66,372 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 50,652 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 41,691 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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SJ63 HCF is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SJ63 HCF, 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 SJ63 HCF registered?

SJ63 HCF is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 September 2013.

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