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SL63 LLN

2013 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,376 mi
Last recorded120,376 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL63 LLN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 120,376 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Feb 2025 114,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 105,616 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 96,459 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 88,759 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front & nearside rear brake pipes swelling under coating, suspect corrosion.

Fail 17 Feb 2022 88,757 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

offside front & nearside rear brake pipes swelling under coating, suspect corrosion.

Pass 22 Feb 2021 76,832 miles

Alternator belt cracked

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 68,338 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 68,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 53,872 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 51,421 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

wipers poor

Pass 12 Oct 2017 41,043 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 9 Oct 2017 41,042 miles

Central Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

brake pedal rubber worn

play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 11 Oct 2016 30,701 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 30,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise rear brake pads very low .

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 LLN is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SL63 LLN, 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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SL63 LLN is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 November 2013.

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