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FY63 LFK

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,885 mi
Last recorded140,885 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY63 LFK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 140,885 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 140,885 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 136,482 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 118,216 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 105,297 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 95,968 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Large bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Large bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective Spare tyre obviously under inflated ()

Pass 22 Oct 2019 81,908 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 65,463 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 65,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 54,930 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 36,776 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 36,776 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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 LFK is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LFK, 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 LFK registered?

FY63 LFK is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 October 2013.

Is FY63 LFK safe to buy?

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