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LX63 VFR

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,030 mi
Last recorded61,030 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX63 VFR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 61,030 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 55,034 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 48,585 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 43,721 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 43,672 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 38,759 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 36,258 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

brake fluid slightly low in reservoir

front brake pads worn to approx. 3-4mm

n/s screen washer poor

Pass 27 Sep 2019 32,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s washer jet poor

n/s/f tyre deep cut in outer sidewall

slightly long handbrake travel

Pass 3 Oct 2018 27,159 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 27,156 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 22,211 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 16,992 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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LX63 VFR 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 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LX63 VFR, 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 LX63 VFR registered?

LX63 VFR is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is LX63 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX63 VFR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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