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JP63 SHP

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,904 mi
Last recorded133,904 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJP63 SHP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 133,904 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Parking brake effort slightly low

Fail 21 May 2026 133,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Engine rattling

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Parking brake effort slightly low

Pass 23 May 2025 124,905 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 115,143 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 109,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 94,355 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 94,351 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 76,982 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 76,977 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 57,732 miles

both front tyres wearing close to the limit also worn on the inner edges

Fail 22 Oct 2019 57,732 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt damaged and split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

both front tyres wearing close to the limit also worn on the inner edges

Pass 16 Oct 2018 47,770 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 39,939 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 39,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 29,139 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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JP63 SHP is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White 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 JP63 SHP, 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 JP63 SHP registered?

JP63 SHP is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 October 2013.

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