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YJ63 LKN

2013 Kia Sportage

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,866 mi
Last recorded73,866 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ63 LKN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 73,866 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 73,056 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 72,159 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 72,159 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 70,366 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 70,366 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 68,246 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 68,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 64,931 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 60,197 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 53,012 miles

Offside Front driveshaft bearing slightly worn

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and rear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 44,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 35,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 35,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 26,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also badly perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also badly perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Osf tyre is badly cracked

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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YJ63 LKN is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YJ63 LKN, 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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YJ63 LKN is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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