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YX63 KXE

2013 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,554 mi
Last recorded116,554 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX63 KXE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 116,554 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 116,553 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension locking device ineffective (5.3.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension locking device ineffective (5.3.6 (b))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 116,552 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working BOTH (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 5 Oct 2023 87,495 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 58,692 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 58,692 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 41,233 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 37,308 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 30,733 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Aug 2018 24,224 miles

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))

rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Aug 2017 18,313 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 12,970 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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YX63 KXE is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YX63 KXE, 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 YX63 KXE registered?

YX63 KXE is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 October 2013.

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