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FP63 ELX

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,561 mi
Last recorded107,561 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP63 ELX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 107,561 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

offside registration plate lamp lens missing

slight free play in handbrake lever

Fail 26 Jan 2026 107,559 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

offside registration plate lamp lens missing

slight free play in handbrake lever

Pass 27 Jan 2025 96,161 miles

long travel on parking brake lever

registration plate lamp lens missing, offside

Fail 27 Jan 2025 96,160 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

long travel on parking brake lever

registration plate lamp lens missing, offside

Pass 31 Jan 2024 86,866 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 86,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 79,497 miles

nearside parking brake efficiency low

nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated

parking brake lever long travel

Pass 10 Feb 2022 72,958 miles

nearside parking brake efficiency low

suspect clutch worn

Pass 26 Feb 2021 67,298 miles

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

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

nearside rear parking brake efficiency low

offside rear inner lamp unit lens broken

Pass 10 Feb 2020 61,607 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 51,392 miles

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

Nearside parking brake slightly low effort

Pass 27 Feb 2018 40,895 miles

nearside parking brake efficiency low

suspect rear brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Feb 2017 30,734 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 19,841 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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FP63 ELX is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FP63 ELX, 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 FP63 ELX registered?

FP63 ELX is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 November 2013.

Is FP63 ELX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP63 ELX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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