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SK63 VDM

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,276 mi
Last recorded97,276 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK63 VDM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 97,276 miles

rear suspension requires adjustment

Fail 2 Sep 2025 97,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2024 94,566 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 90,927 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 90,927 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 78,326 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 78,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 64,232 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 64,229 miles

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

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2020 53,016 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 53,016 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 50,716 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 40,822 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 40,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 30,588 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 23,178 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 13,019 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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SK63 VDM is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VDM, 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 VDM registered?

SK63 VDM is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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