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GX63 JVV

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,922 mi
Last recorded104,922 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX63 JVV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 104,922 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 104,922 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 104,790 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam condensation in headlight (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear discs lipped and corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2024 99,593 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective CONDENSATION (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 92,623 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 83,174 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth brake pedal anti slip rubber is worn (1.1.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and rear tyres outer edges of tread are worn smooth (recommend replace) (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre inner edge of tread is worn smooth (recommend replace) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 83,174 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction camera (3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth brake pedal anti slip rubber is worn (1.1.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and rear tyres outer edges of tread are worn smooth (recommend replace) (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre inner edge of tread is worn smooth (recommend replace) (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Aug 2021 74,129 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 73,953 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 65,317 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber pad is worn (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 56,595 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 47,436 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 37,044 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 31,874 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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GX63 JVV is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GX63 JVV, 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 GX63 JVV registered?

GX63 JVV is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 September 2013.

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