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YJ63 TZA

2013 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

97,767 mi
Last recorded97,767 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ63 TZA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 97,767 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 97,704 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 93,499 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 93,498 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre under inflated

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 87,404 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear brake discs weathershield excessively corroded and crumbling.

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Slight free movement noted in nearside front steering/suspension joints. Unable to detect exact source.

Fail 8 Jan 2024 87,403 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside rear brake discs weathershield excessively corroded and crumbling.

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Slight free movement noted in nearside front steering/suspension joints. Unable to detect exact source.

Pass 4 Jan 2023 78,592 miles

Clutch bite point very low, also dragging, and difficult to select a gear.

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Slight free movement and knocking noise detected within offside of steering gear assembly.

Fail 4 Jan 2023 78,592 miles

Clutch bite point very low, also dragging, and difficult to select a gear.

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Slight free movement and knocking noise detected within offside of steering gear assembly.

Pass 6 Jan 2022 69,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 1.8mm tread remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides front. (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 69,229 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 1.8mm tread remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides front. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 60,645 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 60,645 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Dec 2019 57,203 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear wheel slight binding

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 50,595 miles

Emissions too clean to read

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Dec 2017 43,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

allow brakes to bed in

locking wheel nut key on front passenger floor

Fail 28 Dec 2017 43,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in shoulder of tyre, also sidewall damage causing deflation of tyre. ()

Pass 28 Dec 2016 36,374 miles

engine under tray fitted

front and rear wheel arch liners fitted

under body covers fitted

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 TZA is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Orange with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YJ63 TZA, 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 TZA is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 December 2013.

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