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RK63 XJW

2013 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

100,455 mi
Last recorded100,455 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK63 XJW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 100,455 miles

steering rack/motor has slight free play

Pass 5 Aug 2025 89,086 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 89,086 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Flexi brake hose/union/Brake Calliper (1.1.3 (d))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 77,805 miles

Front Both tyres starting to crack/perish in between tread

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 69,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 64,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the outside edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Inner sidewall

Pass 9 Aug 2021 59,697 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 55,557 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 48,118 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 41,069 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 May 2017 34,795 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 29,054 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear 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 XJW is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RK63 XJW, 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 RK63 XJW registered?

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

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