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SK63 FYF

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,080 mi
Last recorded146,080 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK63 FYF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2026 146,080 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn both sides -have been marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 136,984 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 127,341 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 127,149 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 114,361 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 103,682 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 94,907 miles

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers holed

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 94,907 miles

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

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers holed

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 87,662 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Engine oil level above max, recommend investigation

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

Towbar socket has no NS indicator or OS sidelight

Fail 29 Jul 2020 87,507 miles

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Engine oil level above max, recommend investigation

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

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

Towbar socket has no NS indicator or OS sidelight

Pass 3 Aug 2019 75,913 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 63,621 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 14 Jun 2018 63,621 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 30 Jun 2017 52,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking between tread

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking between tread

Pass 13 Jun 2016 41,212 miles

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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SK63 FYF is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SK63 FYF, 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 SK63 FYF registered?

SK63 FYF is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is SK63 FYF safe to buy?

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