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SN63 SYJ

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,924 mi
Last recorded85,924 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN63 SYJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 85,924 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 85,924 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative lever broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 72,190 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 58,898 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 58,896 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 47,212 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 40,057 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 40,013 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 40,012 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 37,414 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 35,323 miles

sill trims fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2018 35,323 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

sill trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2017 29,730 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 29,730 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 22,708 miles

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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SN63 SYJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SN63 SYJ, 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 SN63 SYJ registered?

SN63 SYJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 September 2013.

Is SN63 SYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN63 SYJ shows 15 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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