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SM63 BTX

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,014 mi
Last recorded74,014 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM63 BTX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 74,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension assembly slight corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2025 68,645 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 60,371 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 53,802 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2023 53,802 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 48,350 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 43,679 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 40,648 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 35,331 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 30,482 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 30,482 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 22,125 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 BTX is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SM63 BTX, 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 SM63 BTX registered?

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

Is SM63 BTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM63 BTX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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