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FN63 ZXG

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,015 mi
Last recorded161,015 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN63 ZXG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 161,015 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 154,448 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension rusty

Fail 12 Sep 2024 154,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2023 147,217 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 147,213 miles

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

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

excess hand brake travel

Pass 16 Sep 2022 141,555 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 141,555 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both extra coroded dangerious to drive (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

parking break not tested

Pass 13 Sep 2021 128,742 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement chalk marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement chalk marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 128,738 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play and rough (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement chalk marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement chalk marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 111,819 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 96,015 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 96,014 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserved travel

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 74,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 74,036 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 52,892 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2016 33,942 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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FN63 ZXG is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc 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 FN63 ZXG, 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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FN63 ZXG is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 September 2013.

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