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WJ63 UJF

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

168,828 mi
Last recorded168,828 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ63 UJF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 168,828 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 168,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 153,004 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 148,616 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 148,616 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 138,832 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 125,063 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 112,969 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 101,880 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 86,995 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 25 Aug 2017 72,207 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 54,504 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 54,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm canvas exposed (4.1.E.1)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

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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WJ63 UJF is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 WJ63 UJF, 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 WJ63 UJF registered?

WJ63 UJF is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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