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BD13 USM

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

151,686 mi
Last recorded151,686 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 USM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 151,686 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 151,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 136,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread splitting but no to chords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 136,676 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread splitting but no to chords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 128,664 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Sep 2022 128,657 miles

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

Nearside 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) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2021 118,267 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 118,267 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 97,029 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0MM 225/60R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 84,158 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 66,364 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 66,362 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 44,954 miles

Front BOTH tyres cracking between treads

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm cracking between treads also has nail in (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm cracking between treads (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 36,867 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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BD13 USM is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BD13 USM, 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 BD13 USM registered?

BD13 USM is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 June 2013.

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