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SH63 KJA

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

57,614 mi
Last recorded57,614 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH63 KJA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 57,614 miles

General underbody surface corrosion on rear

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 56,642 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential has small oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 55,833 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and cracking on outer side wall and at 3mm centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 54,168 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 52,890 miles

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

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

washers only just reaching windscreen

Pass 2 Mar 2021 51,541 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 49,486 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 49,486 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 45,213 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 39,245 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 33,969 miles

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding. Advise attension

Offside Front Tyre worn and has slight cuts within tread. Advise replacement

Fail 13 Apr 2017 33,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding. Advise attension

Offside Front Tyre worn and has slight cuts within tread. Advise replacement

Pass 15 Apr 2016 30,052 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 KJA is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SH63 KJA, 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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SH63 KJA is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 November 2013.

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