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MT63 SJX

2013 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

146,931 mi
Last recorded146,931 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT63 SJX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2026 146,931 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2025 145,581 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 142,168 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 139,520 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 131,599 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 121,673 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 108,651 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 108,651 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 97,706 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 88,746 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 81,067 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 79,008 miles

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Fail 14 Nov 2016 79,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn

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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MT63 SJX is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MT63 SJX, 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 MT63 SJX registered?

MT63 SJX is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 November 2013.

Is MT63 SJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT63 SJX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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