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YJ63 LME

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,657 mi
Last recorded85,657 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ63 LME
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 85,657 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 85,656 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 79,032 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 79,008 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 73,144 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 68,985 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 68,985 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 62,234 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 54,984 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 48,572 miles

Both track rod end boots perishing.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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 20 Aug 2019 42,126 miles

items removed from windscreen before test

Pass 8 Aug 2018 35,350 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 27,339 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 19,125 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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YJ63 LME is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YJ63 LME, 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 YJ63 LME registered?

YJ63 LME is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 September 2013.

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