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MK63 LYP

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,686 mi
Last recorded134,686 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK63 LYP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2026 134,686 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Clutch anti-slip rubber missing.

Nearside Front Day running light very dull.

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced LED light. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 131,864 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Muffler (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 120,388 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 111,341 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 98,655 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 98,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre edges worn

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 95,018 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Oct 2020 94,798 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

hand brake has little reserve travel

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Sep 2019 87,589 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to legal limit (3mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper split and smearing

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Oct 2018 78,704 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

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

Rear wiper slightly smearing

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 29 Sep 2017 69,120 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit (3mm)

Nearside Rear tyre has 2 nails in tread

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded and lipped

Fail 29 Sep 2017 69,120 miles

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

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

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit (3mm)

Nearside Rear tyre has 2 nails in tread

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded and lipped

Pass 3 Oct 2016 59,308 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 57,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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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MK63 LYP is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol 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 MK63 LYP, 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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MK63 LYP is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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