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SW63 ADV

2013 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,212 mi
Last recorded104,212 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW63 ADV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 104,212 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes & metal pipes on hoses coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sticker on drivers side of windscreen (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

nearside windscreen washer not working

underside coated in wax/oil

Fail 19 Aug 2026 104,212 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes & metal pipes on hoses coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sticker on drivers side of windscreen (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

nearside windscreen washer not working

underside coated in wax/oil

Pass 12 Aug 2025 95,663 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners hanging from interior mirror

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

bonnet safety catch sticking

offside parking brake efficiency lower than nearside

Pass 9 Aug 2024 87,122 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Center pipe! System still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner steering arm word

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 87,122 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Center pipe! System still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner steering arm word

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2023 79,373 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 71,757 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 71,740 miles

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 61,732 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Aug 2021 61,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Aug 2020 55,351 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four vehicle tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 47,418 miles

Chip In Windscreen

Pass 2 Nov 2018 42,534 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 42,414 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 34,011 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 25,217 miles

Oil leak

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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SW63 ADV is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SW63 ADV, 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 SW63 ADV registered?

SW63 ADV is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 October 2013.

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