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SJ63 LLV

2013 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,419 mi
Last recorded117,419 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ63 LLV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 117,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60/17 slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter leaking due to corrosion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear wiper worn

Pass 17 Apr 2025 110,501 miles

rear wiper worn

various suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2024 103,571 miles

rear wiper worn

various suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2024 103,571 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear wiper worn

various suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2023 95,998 miles

front exhaust flexi split

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 19 Apr 2023 95,998 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front exhaust flexi split

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Apr 2022 85,922 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi worn (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear heat shield insecure

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all on 3mm (225/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

all discs corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2021 75,569 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre has small stone or debris stuck into tyre tread

Offside Rear brake back plate missing

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2019 61,779 miles

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))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 59,758 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 42,636 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 28,112 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SJ63 LLV is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SJ63 LLV, 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 SJ63 LLV registered?

SJ63 LLV is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 September 2013.

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