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GU63 XLX

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,219 mi
Last recorded114,219 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU63 XLX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 114,219 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside hand brake performance is low. may require attention

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 114,217 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside hand brake performance is low. may require attention

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 104,773 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 104,773 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 97,980 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 87,677 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 79,115 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 72,105 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 62,096 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 51,261 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 40,076 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 27,099 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 27,098 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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GU63 XLX is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc 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 GU63 XLX, 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 GU63 XLX registered?

GU63 XLX is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 October 2013.

Is GU63 XLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU63 XLX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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