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SY63 EMJ

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,171 mi
Last recorded112,171 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY63 EMJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2025 112,171 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 102,389 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 89,473 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 76,924 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 64,896 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from the rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 57,055 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from the rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 44,441 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 29,887 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 21,796 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 16,866 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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SY63 EMJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SY63 EMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY63 EMJ registered?

SY63 EMJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2013.

Is SY63 EMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY63 EMJ shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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