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ST63 AKY

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,585 mi
Last recorded171,585 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST63 AKY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 171,585 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axel bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear subframe showing signs of corrosion but not excessive

Fail 7 Nov 2025 171,585 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axel bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear subframe showing signs of corrosion but not excessive

Pass 12 Nov 2024 156,287 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 156,209 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake travel too high (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring damaged causing the abs to kick in when braking (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing Wishbone arm ball joint split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both number plate lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 138,640 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 120,719 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 120,717 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 94,731 miles

Front tyres slight wear inner edges

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 29 Oct 2021 94,731 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front tyres slight wear inner edges

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

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 6 Nov 2020 67,497 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 67,497 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 50,841 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 43,138 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 35,670 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 26,375 miles

advise front brake pads low

advise front tyres nearing minimum depth

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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ST63 AKY is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White 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 ST63 AKY, 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 ST63 AKY registered?

ST63 AKY is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 November 2013.

Is ST63 AKY safe to buy?

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