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SA63 MZJ

2013 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,641 mi
Last recorded73,641 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA63 MZJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 73,641 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 70,460 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 70,460 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 65,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3/4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 60,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2256017 on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 54,638 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

washer jets weak

Fail 22 Apr 2022 54,638 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

park brake efficiency low repair or adjustment may be required

washer jets weak

Pass 23 Apr 2021 49,164 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 49,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 46,806 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 41,244 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 33,149 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 23,391 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 13,492 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 13,492 miles

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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SA63 MZJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SA63 MZJ, 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 SA63 MZJ registered?

SA63 MZJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 October 2013.

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