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SM63 BTV

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,622 mi
Last recorded99,622 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM63 BTV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2025 99,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 94,107 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 90,929 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jan 2024 90,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jan 2022 86,432 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 83,341 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 83,341 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 77,461 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 63,944 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 63,944 miles

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

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 45,978 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 27,451 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Zero emissions detected at EGA

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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SM63 BTV is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SM63 BTV, 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 SM63 BTV registered?

SM63 BTV is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 December 2013.

Is SM63 BTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM63 BTV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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