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DA63 XEV

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,833 mi
Last recorded127,833 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA63 XEV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 127,833 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 127,823 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension locking device missing split pin missing (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end, split pin missing from castle nut (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative link bar broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end, split pin missing from castle nut (2.1.3 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 124,901 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 124,900 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 118,299 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 98,212 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 94,818 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 87,747 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 87,747 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2019 79,261 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 64,914 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 51,185 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 51,185 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 39,884 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 38,984 miles

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

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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DA63 XEV is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DA63 XEV, 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 DA63 XEV registered?

DA63 XEV is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 November 2013.

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