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SJ63 YMD

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,235 mi
Last recorded85,235 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ63 YMD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 85,235 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 82,534 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 76,190 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 70,632 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 70,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 64,683 miles

Offside Front headlamp has water ingress

Pass 3 Sep 2022 57,128 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 50,213 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 43,382 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

sillo covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 11 Sep 2019 36,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 28,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 17,253 miles

all tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 13 Sep 2016 9,738 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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SJ63 YMD is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc 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 SJ63 YMD, 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 YMD registered?

SJ63 YMD is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 September 2013.

Is SJ63 YMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ63 YMD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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