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FG63 KUW

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,872 mi
Last recorded96,872 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG63 KUW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 96,872 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 96,871 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 87,149 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 77,844 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 77,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 71,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre 3mm and perished

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 62,734 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 56,624 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 52,057 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 45,077 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2018 45,075 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 36,868 miles

Offside parking brake efficiency low

Fail 26 Oct 2017 36,865 miles

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

Front brake pads 70% worn

Offside parking brake efficiency low

Pass 27 Oct 2016 29,196 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 29,196 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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FG63 KUW is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black 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 FG63 KUW, 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 FG63 KUW registered?

FG63 KUW is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 October 2013.

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