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SP63 DOU

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,757 mi
Last recorded108,757 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP63 DOU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 108,757 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

surface corrosion to various areas underside

Fail 8 Aug 2025 108,757 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

surface corrosion to various areas underside

Pass 28 Aug 2024 103,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner brake backing plate deteriating

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner brake backing plate deteriating

Pass 23 Oct 2023 96,616 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 87,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 87,068 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 79,521 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 72,773 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 66,936 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 54,771 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 54,761 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2017 42,252 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 33,964 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper is smearing the screen

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

Offside Front wiper is smearing the screen

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

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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SP63 DOU is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SP63 DOU, 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 SP63 DOU registered?

SP63 DOU is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 October 2013.

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