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SL63 LKY

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

101,633 mi
Last recorded101,633 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL63 LKY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 101,633 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 92,795 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 84,711 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 75,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear arm front bush worn but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 69,839 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 62,578 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 47,827 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 38,937 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 29,489 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 26,617 miles

nail n s r tyre

Fail 10 Oct 2016 26,617 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nail n s r tyre

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 LKY is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL63 LKY registered?

SL63 LKY is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 November 2013.

Is SL63 LKY safe to buy?

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