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SG63 DTX

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,056 mi
Last recorded117,056 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG63 DTX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 117,056 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 8 Aug 2025 108,476 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 108,476 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 100,308 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 93,167 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 81,332 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 66,897 miles

Coolant level close to minimum.

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both o/s and n/s front. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both o/s and n/s rear. (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 66,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coolant level close to minimum.

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both o/s and n/s front. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both o/s and n/s rear. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 53,483 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 46,930 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is badly worn 225 / 60 / 17 (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 15 Aug 2018 39,271 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 39,270 miles

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

handbrake has travel at lever just met required performance level

Pass 13 Jul 2017 31,046 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 23,733 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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SG63 DTX is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SG63 DTX, 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 SG63 DTX registered?

SG63 DTX is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 September 2013.

Is SG63 DTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG63 DTX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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