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SF63 EFH

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,899 mi
Last recorded80,899 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF63 EFH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 80,899 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Line through lettering (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked in grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre LEAKING SLOWLY ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked in grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 80,856 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Line through lettering (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked in grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre LEAKING SLOWLY ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked in grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 72,758 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Line through characters (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake pads material thickness approximately 7mm (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked around primary grooves - tread depth at 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake pads material thickness approximately 7mm (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth at 2mm, worn more on inner edge and cracked around primary grooves (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Leaking slowly ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked around primary grooves - tread depth at 5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 66,899 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 59,606 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 59,606 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 53,780 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 seats fitted ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 53,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 seats fitted ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 48,877 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 38,468 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 28,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 19,519 miles

o/s headlight cracked and water in headlight. Beam pattern ok

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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SF63 EFH is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SF63 EFH, 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 SF63 EFH registered?

SF63 EFH is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 September 2013.

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