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FX63 NLT

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

176,796 mi
Last recorded176,796 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX63 NLT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 176,796 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 176,747 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 171,196 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Aug 2023 161,483 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 148,743 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 118,398 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))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 110,612 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 91,197 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jul 2017 68,897 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 48,846 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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FX63 NLT is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FX63 NLT, 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 FX63 NLT registered?

FX63 NLT is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 September 2013.

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