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FX63 RCV

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,962 mi
Last recorded67,962 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX63 RCV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 67,962 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 May 2025 67,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 May 2024 60,440 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Rear brake pads are More than half worn / getting low

Pass 11 May 2023 53,007 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2023 53,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 45,015 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 37,479 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 34,176 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 34,152 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 28,757 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 28,757 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 25,260 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 25,260 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 21,298 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 16,510 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 RCV is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver 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 FX63 RCV, 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 RCV registered?

FX63 RCV is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 September 2013.

Is FX63 RCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX63 RCV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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