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KV63 DFP

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,620 mi
Last recorded101,620 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV63 DFP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 101,620 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 100,577 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 95,626 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 87,101 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 77,789 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 77,782 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 68,938 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 68,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam unable to check aim (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 60,628 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 60,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 54,453 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 54,453 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 47,410 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 47,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 39,372 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking between tread

Pass 23 Sep 2016 31,364 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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KV63 DFP is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KV63 DFP, 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 KV63 DFP registered?

KV63 DFP is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 September 2013.

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