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RK63 XJD

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

162,466 mi
Last recorded162,466 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK63 XJD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 162,466 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs are corroded and can not see lower coils properly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear back plates are corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear and offside rear trailing arm mounting bushes are worn/corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside parking brake performance is low

offside washer jet is not working but nearside provides sufficient fluid to windscreen

Fail 6 Aug 2026 162,466 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush is excessively worn/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs are corroded and can not see lower coils properly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear back plates are corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear and offside rear trailing arm mounting bushes are worn/corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside parking brake performance is low

offside washer jet is not working but nearside provides sufficient fluid to windscreen

Pass 6 Aug 2025 142,467 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs are corroded and can not see lower coils properly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm mounting bushes have some wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 142,467 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative offside rear suspension link to leveling system is broken (4.1.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs are corroded and can not see lower coils properly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm mounting bushes have some wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 125,394 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs are corroded and can not see lower coils properly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear back plates have missing splash guards and center areas are heavily corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm mounting bushes worn and steel parts heavily corroded (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 31 Jul 2024 125,393 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear springs are corroded and can not see lower coils properly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear back plates have missing splash guards and center areas are heavily corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm mounting bushes worn and steel parts heavily corroded (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))

very slight bind on offside brake after parking brake application

Pass 22 Aug 2023 110,550 miles

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

parking brake performance only just achieved , advise repairs needed

rear brake discs show signs of heat

Fail 14 Aug 2023 110,322 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

parking brake performance only just achieved , advise repairs needed

rear brake discs show signs of heat

Pass 11 Aug 2022 95,511 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both x2 (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake only just met minimum requirements

Fail 11 Aug 2022 95,511 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

parking brake only just met minimum requirements

Pass 16 Aug 2021 85,901 miles

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

Coolant leak radiator area

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

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

parking brake performance only just met

Pass 19 Aug 2020 76,851 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 76,851 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 66,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 66,247 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 54,030 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 54,030 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 38,181 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 38,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing Locking wheel nut missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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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RK63 XJD is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 RK63 XJD, 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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RK63 XJD is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 October 2013.

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