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SJ63 ZLE

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,174 mi
Last recorded87,174 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ63 ZLE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 87,174 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 87,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative on suspension broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 83,029 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 83,029 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 78,938 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet secondary catch seized

slight wear suspension bushes

suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2023 74,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage and tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

slight deterioration suspension bushes

slight leaks from rear diff

Fail 26 Apr 2023 74,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage and tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

slight deterioration suspension bushes

slight leaks from rear diff

Pass 13 Apr 2022 70,399 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

bonnet safety catch seizing

rear heatshield loose

Fail 11 Apr 2022 70,398 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

bonnet safety catch seizing

rear heatshield loose

Pass 5 Oct 2020 65,926 miles

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall damaged (low pressure?)

Fail 5 Oct 2020 65,926 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bolt on to arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall damaged (low pressure?)

Pass 24 Apr 2019 55,725 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front and rear brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has nail + inner edge advanced wear and multiple cuts into inner tread ()

Pass 17 Apr 2018 45,605 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front - both front tyres also advanced wear and near bald on edges of treads (4.1.E.1)

drivers airbag misaligned with steering wheel

Fail 17 Apr 2018 45,605 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front - both front tyres also advanced wear and near bald on edges of treads (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

drivers airbag misaligned with steering wheel

Pass 24 Apr 2017 36,772 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 36,772 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 22,035 miles

Rear anti roll bar linkages corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2016 26,386 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear anti roll bar linkages corroded

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 ZLE is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 SJ63 ZLE, 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 ZLE registered?

SJ63 ZLE is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 September 2013.

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