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VK63 ZJU

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,958 mi
Last recorded102,958 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK63 ZJU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 102,958 miles

Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 98,513 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 92,780 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 86,661 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 81,247 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement toe adjuster rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement toe adjuster rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 81,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement toe adjuster rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement toe adjuster rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 73,239 miles

Offside Front wing mirror insecure

Pass 25 Nov 2019 66,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm (worn to zero on inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail on outer edge (leaking) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (worn to zero on inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 58,496 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 49,187 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 41,473 miles

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

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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VK63 ZJU is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VK63 ZJU, 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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VK63 ZJU is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 December 2013.

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