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SA63 NHK

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,745 mi
Last recorded161,745 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA63 NHK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 161,745 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

Both sides rear lower arms are corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2026 161,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking From panio fitting (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

Both sides rear lower arms are corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2025 153,444 miles

All rear suspension arm brushes are starting to deteriorate

Oil sweep from engine

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 24 Jul 2025 153,444 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Excessively scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All rear suspension arm brushes are starting to deteriorate

Oil sweep from engine

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 5 Aug 2024 144,486 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 144,486 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested pads worn down to metal (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 135,808 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 126,739 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 126,739 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 117,517 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 13 Oct 2020 113,849 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 108,866 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 100,240 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 66,868 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 35,906 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 36,906 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 NHK is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NHK, 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 NHK registered?

SA63 NHK is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 October 2013.

Is SA63 NHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA63 NHK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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