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ST63 EWK

2013 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,297 mi
Last recorded198,297 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST63 EWK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 198,297 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 192,086 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 186,149 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear underbody surface corrosion

Fail 12 Feb 2024 186,149 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear underbody surface corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2023 177,108 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 177,103 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 165,515 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 165,515 miles

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin ( injector seal leaking) (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 150,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 136,715 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 120,125 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 120,121 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 106,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 74,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 74,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 EWK is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Blue 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 EWK, 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 EWK registered?

ST63 EWK is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 December 2013.

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