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SA63 MZO

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,267 mi
Last recorded118,267 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA63 MZO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 118,267 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both very near legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front fog lamp insecure

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Nov 2025 118,267 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Bonnet safety catch sticking

Both hand brake readings low

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both very near legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front fog lamp insecure

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2024 104,611 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

both rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2024 104,610 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

both rear brake back plates corroded

water in offside headlamp

Pass 9 Nov 2023 91,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

condensation in offside headlamp

noise from steering rack

Fail 7 Nov 2023 91,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

condensation in offside headlamp

noise from steering rack

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2022 78,856 miles

Bonnet safety catch sticking

Nearside Front brake disc discoloured, showing signs of overheating

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 78,856 miles

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

Bonnet safety catch sticking

Nearside Front brake disc discoloured, showing signs of overheating

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 67,539 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 67,539 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 62,911 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ( slight knock also ) (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 62,909 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Handbrake readings slightly low - efficiency just achieved

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ( slight knock also ) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 54,406 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly perished / splitting and uneven wear ( 225/60 R17 ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 43,306 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished / splitting through tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 43,302 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished / splitting through tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively ( Offside also discoloured due to overheating ) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 32,539 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 32,539 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 21,421 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 MZO is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SA63 MZO, 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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SA63 MZO is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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