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ML63 FCM

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,575 mi
Last recorded85,575 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML63 FCM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 85,575 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 85,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working washer jet (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 78,613 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 78,611 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 70,327 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 63,933 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 63,734 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 54,120 miles

Handbrake nearing end of reserve travel

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 57,114 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Handbrake nearing end of reserve travel

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 50,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just on legal wear limit of 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and low pressure ()

No emission printout was produced

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 43,754 miles

free play at parking brake lever

Pass 19 Oct 2018 38,147 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 38,145 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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 30,621 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Oct 2017 30,621 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 23,441 miles

no print out for emissions to clean to get reading

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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ML63 FCM is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ML63 FCM, 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 ML63 FCM registered?

ML63 FCM is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 October 2013.

Is ML63 FCM safe to buy?

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