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SH63 BLK

2013 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,854 mi
Last recorded115,854 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH63 BLK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 115,854 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 109,181 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 108,743 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 100,884 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 100,486 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 93,706 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 74,114 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 74,068 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 56,193 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 46,879 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 46,865 miles

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 38,856 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 31,444 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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SH63 BLK is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Orange with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SH63 BLK, 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 SH63 BLK registered?

SH63 BLK is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 October 2013.

Is SH63 BLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH63 BLK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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