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SH63 MWZ

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,297 mi
Last recorded88,297 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH63 MWZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 88,297 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 85,853 miles

front exhaust joint corroded and weak

both rear radius arm front bushes perished

Pass 5 Dec 2023 79,972 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides rear front bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs worn pads appear ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front exhaust joint corroded and weak

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2022 74,247 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides rear axle front bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rear discs corroded and worn pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front exhaust joint corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly out of shape 225/60 r17 (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/F tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 67,973 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear. Pads appear ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front and rear exhaust joints corroded

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2021 67,973 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear. Pads appear ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front and rear exhaust joints corroded

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2020 62,004 miles

both rear axle front radius arm bushes just starting to part

both rear tyres just starting to crack in treads

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2019 52,305 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Jun 2018 46,712 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 39,763 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 39,761 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 29,877 miles

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)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 29,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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)

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 MWZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MWZ, 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 SH63 MWZ registered?

SH63 MWZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 December 2013.

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The MOT history for SH63 MWZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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