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SL63 GWU

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,838 mi
Last recorded94,838 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL63 GWU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 94,838 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 92,250 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 92,247 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 86,496 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 81,411 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 75,679 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 68,543 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 64,217 miles

n/s & o/s rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2019 59,839 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 54,119 miles

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))

both rear tyres cracking on edge

Pass 28 Jun 2017 47,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 47,095 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 40,654 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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SL63 GWU is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White 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 SL63 GWU, 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 SL63 GWU registered?

SL63 GWU is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 October 2013.

Is SL63 GWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL63 GWU 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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