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SJ63 LME

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

107,549 mi
Last recorded107,549 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ63 LME
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 107,549 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 96,029 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 88,903 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 88,798 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 81,628 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 68,588 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 58,262 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 49,259 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 42,363 miles

both wiper blades are split

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 LME is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 LME, 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 SJ63 LME registered?

SJ63 LME is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 September 2013.

Is SJ63 LME safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ63 LME shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SJ63 LME have outstanding finance?

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