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SP63 FXA

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,982 mi
Last recorded93,982 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP63 FXA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 93,982 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 90,353 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 86,129 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 86,129 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3000 miles remaining, discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 81,560 miles

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

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

unable to check rear seatbelts , rear seats folded down

Pass 22 Mar 2021 77,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 75,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear wiper blade torn

Fail 20 Mar 2020 75,216 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside parking brake efficiency poor

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

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 22 Mar 2019 70,576 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 70,575 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 65,499 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 59,158 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 43,593 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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SP63 FXA is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver 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 FXA, 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 FXA registered?

SP63 FXA is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is SP63 FXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP63 FXA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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