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DX63 LML

2013 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

190,001 mi
Last recorded190,001 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX63 LML
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 190,001 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 189,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear suspension arm bush debonded (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 173,231 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 173,231 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn scored badly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damage, 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick no friction material left (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner, 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 154,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis rails, inner sills, & floor pan by rear sub-frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub- frame corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement advise all suspension arm bushes worn / cracking no play in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 139,633 miles

Nearside Front advise wheel arch trim loose not touching wheel

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise tyre wearing inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan by fuel tank corrosion & chassis by fuel tank nearside rear next too brake lines (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened advise all rear suspension arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Sep 2022 139,633 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested not tested due to headlamp not working on dip beam (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front advise wheel arch trim loose not touching wheel

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise tyre wearing inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan by fuel tank corrosion & chassis by fuel tank nearside rear next too brake lines (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened advise all rear suspension arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Oct 2021 122,720 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 109,261 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 99,850 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 99,850 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))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 7 Sep 2018 87,575 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 87,565 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2017 74,577 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 74,577 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 59,028 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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DX63 LML is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DX63 LML, 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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DX63 LML is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 September 2013.

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