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SV63 SBX

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,495 mi
Last recorded120,495 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV63 SBX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 120,495 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 120,493 miles

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

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

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

bonnet 2nd safety catch seized

Pass 21 Nov 2024 119,917 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 113,877 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 109,413 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 99,751 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 99,750 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Coolant low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Look thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Not working

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 76,556 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 53,316 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 33,946 miles

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

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 6 Oct 2017 28,906 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 20,984 miles

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

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

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 SBX is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SBX, 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 SBX registered?

SV63 SBX is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 October 2013.

Is SV63 SBX safe to buy?

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