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AE63 LVB

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,786 mi
Last recorded59,786 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 LVB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 59,786 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 59,783 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 57,962 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 57,962 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 55,659 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 52,559 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 51,956 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 48,015 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 43,482 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 43,230 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 40,497 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts and both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 36,824 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 32,193 miles

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

front wipers smear screen

Fail 8 Sep 2017 32,193 miles

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

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

front wipers smear screen

Pass 12 Sep 2016 26,918 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Front tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Rear tyre has a puncture

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

front wiper blades smear screen

Fail 9 Sep 2016 26,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Front tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Rear tyre has a puncture

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

front wiper blades smear screen

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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AE63 LVB is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE63 LVB, 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 AE63 LVB registered?

AE63 LVB is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 September 2013.

Is AE63 LVB safe to buy?

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