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SF63 LXO

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,038 mi
Last recorded73,038 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF63 LXO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 73,038 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2026 73,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 66,389 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 66,308 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 60,073 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 53,773 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 53,519 miles

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

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))

Offside 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))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 46,438 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 44,149 miles

Exhaust tail pipe heat shield loose.

Fail 16 Aug 2021 44,148 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust tail pipe heat shield loose.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 42,006 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 41,985 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 38,794 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 34,239 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 9 Oct 2017 31,133 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 31,131 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 24,182 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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SF63 LXO is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF63 LXO registered?

SF63 LXO is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2013.

Is SF63 LXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF63 LXO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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