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FY63 BTO

2013 Kia Sportage

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,480 mi
Last recorded54,480 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY63 BTO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 54,480 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 50,357 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides only slight ()

Fail 3 Oct 2024 50,357 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides only slight ()

Pass 21 Sep 2023 39,870 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 31,401 miles

nearside rear tie bar outer bush starting to separate

nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Fail 6 Sep 2022 31,400 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar outer bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at one end (3.4 (b) (i))

nearside rear tie bar outer bush starting to separate

nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 1 Sep 2021 26,576 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 22,843 miles

offside front tyre low on inner edge and has damage to tread

Pass 11 Sep 2019 19,298 miles

Offside Front Tyre, has small chunks missing out of the tread in places

Fail 10 Sep 2019 19,297 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre, has small chunks missing out of the tread in places

Pass 10 Sep 2018 14,591 miles

Offside Front tyre has a nail in the inner shoulder area

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 9,928 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 5,122 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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FY63 BTO is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FY63 BTO, 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 FY63 BTO registered?

FY63 BTO is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 November 2013.

Is FY63 BTO safe to buy?

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