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VU63 UVY

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

65,587 mi
Last recorded65,587 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU63 UVY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 65,587 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe and suspension component's corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2025 65,515 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear subframe and suspension component's corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2024 58,741 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 52,349 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 46,969 miles

wear offside front tyre inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2021 40,302 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 36,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 32,149 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 27,043 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 22,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 17,395 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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VU63 UVY is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc 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 VU63 UVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU63 UVY registered?

VU63 UVY is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 November 2013.

Is VU63 UVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU63 UVY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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