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B15 DTW

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,066 mi
Last recorded139,066 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 DTW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 139,066 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 139,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 127,963 miles

Exhaust mounting defective BOLT MISSING ON FRONT PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 127,963 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective BOLT MISSING ON FRONT PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 121,935 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 121,934 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 108,422 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 88,159 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 69,023 miles

Front under tray cracked and loose

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 25 May 2018 42,310 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 26,906 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels and tyres

Pass 21 May 2016 21,808 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels

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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B15 DTW is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black 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 B15 DTW, 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 B15 DTW registered?

B15 DTW is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 June 2013.

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