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YD63 HGU

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,173 mi
Last recorded116,173 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD63 HGU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 116,173 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 114,472 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 114,472 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested N\S\F TRACK ROD & WISHBONE INSECURE (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 107,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight wear lower steering column uj

Pass 21 Jun 2022 98,073 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 87,054 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

O/S Rear tailgate light unit cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear transfer box slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear wiper defective

Pass 5 Jun 2020 74,942 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear transfer box has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 62,688 miles

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

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 21 Mar 2019 62,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear diff leaking oil

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 45,818 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 33,638 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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YD63 HGU 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 81.8%.

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 YD63 HGU, 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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YD63 HGU is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 September 2013.

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