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VN63 XVU

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,817 mi
Last recorded139,817 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN63 XVU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 139,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play HAS PLAY: at time of inspection, not considered excessive when checked on turn plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear TYRE MRF 2016 + minor cracks

Nearside Rear park brake LAZY: reading 140 / 230L KgF

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake back plates corroded ns and os

light corrosion to some underbody components

Fail 9 Dec 2025 139,666 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid ns and nothing on OS (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play HAS PLAY: at time of inspection, not considered excessive when checked on turn plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear TYRE MRF 2016 + minor cracks

Nearside Rear park brake LAZY: reading 140 / 230L KgF

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake back plates corroded ns and os

light corrosion to some underbody components

Pass 13 Dec 2024 128,642 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 118,743 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 118,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 110,123 miles

Engine management fault light on at the start of test but off at the end of test

Gear linkage / selector defective / clutch judder

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Dec 2022 110,034 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine management fault light on at the start of test but off at the end of test

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

Gear linkage / selector defective / clutch judder

Pass 17 Dec 2021 100,943 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 100,943 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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 dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 94,205 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 88,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 81,634 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 72,698 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 64,537 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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VN63 XVU 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 VN63 XVU, 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 VN63 XVU registered?

VN63 XVU is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 December 2013.

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