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SM63 XGN

2013 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,563 mi
Last recorded65,563 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM63 XGN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 65,563 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 56,671 miles

All flexible brake hose ferrules corroded Front/Rear NS/OS Both

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Front/Rear NS/OS Both

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

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

Suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened All Front/Rear

Pass 10 Sep 2024 56,621 miles

All flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened All four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fuel tank support straps corroding

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 55,254 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 59,953 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 53,593 miles

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 51,357 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 48,856 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive AT REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 43,641 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 36,816 miles

Front both tyres slightly perished

Pass 20 Oct 2017 29,595 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 29,595 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 22,550 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 22,550 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 XGN is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SM63 XGN, 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 XGN registered?

SM63 XGN is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 October 2013.

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