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SY63 PVL

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,231 mi
Last recorded106,231 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY63 PVL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 106,231 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 106,229 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 103,054 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 102,362 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 98,855 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 98,845 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2022 93,491 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 93,491 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 82,809 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pad getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 82,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pad getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 67,843 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 67,839 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 54,337 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 47,333 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 47,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 36,164 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 PVL is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SY63 PVL, 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 SY63 PVL registered?

SY63 PVL is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 December 2013.

Is SY63 PVL safe to buy?

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