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YE63 XMU

2013 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,745 mi
Last recorded124,745 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE63 XMU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 124,745 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 118,224 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 114,173 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 114,173 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 104,904 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 96,530 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 92,072 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 82,088 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2021 82,087 miles

Nearside 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 has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 74,683 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 74,683 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 72,310 miles

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

Front Both wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 23 Nov 2018 61,212 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 61,202 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 47,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit.....Replacement recommended......215/70/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 36,501 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel borderline pass (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YE63 XMU is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YE63 XMU, 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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YE63 XMU is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 December 2013.

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