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XX63 LAU

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,160 mi
Last recorded117,160 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX63 LAU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2026 117,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 109,297 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 102,305 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NSF and OSF ()

Pass 6 Apr 2023 91,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge, meets minimal pass criteria (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2022 84,918 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 76,190 miles

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

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

zero smoke reading

Pass 7 Dec 2020 74,266 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 57,235 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 42,170 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 29,864 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 28,754 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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XX63 LAU is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 XX63 LAU, 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 XX63 LAU registered?

XX63 LAU is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 November 2013.

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