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YK63 JCJ

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

46,285 mi
Last recorded46,285 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK63 JCJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 46,285 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 45,149 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 43,814 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 43,801 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 41,390 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2023 41,390 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 38,918 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 34,136 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 34,136 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear cracked tread + cut

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged low on tread poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 16 Mar 2020 33,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin better inspection with wheels off can not be seen through wheel (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2020 33,150 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin better inspection with wheels off can not be seen through wheel (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2018 27,531 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 21,773 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YK63 JCJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YK63 JCJ, 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 YK63 JCJ registered?

YK63 JCJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 September 2013.

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