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SV63 NLR

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,895 mi
Last recorded107,895 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV63 NLR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 107,895 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 104,170 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 104,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 99,758 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 94,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55R18)(1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55R18)(1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 94,498 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55R18)(1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55R18)(1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

brake juddering during brake test

Pass 24 Aug 2022 87,643 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 87,643 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 89,953 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive At Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 86,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/55/R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive At Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 78,567 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 71,527 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 60,084 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 48,919 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 37,267 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 31,111 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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SV63 NLR is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SV63 NLR, 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 SV63 NLR registered?

SV63 NLR is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 September 2013.

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