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SC63 FWJ

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

84,915 mi
Last recorded84,915 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC63 FWJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 84,915 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 84,906 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2021 74,703 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators starting to fade. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm front bushes starting to detach. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 74,703 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Park brake lever. (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both fronts. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators starting to fade. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm front bushes starting to detach. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 67,085 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 67,084 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 56,818 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2018 56,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 45,297 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 45,297 miles

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

225/60/17

Central Rear tyre splitting tread

Offside Rear tyre splitting tread

Pass 28 Dec 2016 33,919 miles

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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SC63 FWJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SC63 FWJ, 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 SC63 FWJ registered?

SC63 FWJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 December 2013.

Is SC63 FWJ safe to buy?

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