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SN63 SYV

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,972 mi
Last recorded101,972 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN63 SYV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 101,972 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 101,972 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 90,594 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 86,223 miles

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

Front both wipers smearing slightly

Offside Front headlight condensation

brake and clutch pedal anti-slip pads split,but secure

Fail 2 Feb 2024 86,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front both wipers smearing slightly

Offside Front headlight condensation

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake and clutch pedal anti-slip pads split,but secure

Pass 20 Feb 2023 78,581 miles

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

brake and clutch pedal anti-slip rubbers splitting

Fail 14 Feb 2023 78,574 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not clicking in (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements dirty making it non reflective (0.1 (d))

Offside Front headlight aim just on lower limit,advise adjusting

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

bonnet secondary catch stiff

brake and clutch pedal anti-slip rubbers splitting

clutch operation poor

Nearside Front excessive play n/s/f inner rack joint,advise not to drive vehicle,requires sorting.

Pass 11 Feb 2022 70,190 miles

Offside Rear child seat not locked onto inner isofix,child seats own straps not fitted to seat so treated as if booster seat,advise sorting.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

brake pedal anti-slip pad split,but secure

Fail 10 Feb 2022 70,190 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not clicking in (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front steering inner joint excessive play,advise sorting.

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear child seat not locked onto inner isofix,child seats own straps not fitted to seat so treated as if booster seat,advise sorting.

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

brake pedal anti-slip pad split,but secure

Pass 14 Oct 2020 63,174 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 56,515 miles

Parking brake efficiency just met MOT requirements on off side.

Fail 22 Oct 2019 56,507 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 48,525 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 40,556 miles

1.rear brake pads becoming worn

Pass 24 Oct 2016 32,380 miles

Hand brake travel at limits.

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 SYV is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc 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 SYV, 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 SYV registered?

SN63 SYV is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 October 2013.

Is SN63 SYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN63 SYV 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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