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BD13 USU

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,354 mi
Last recorded78,354 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 USU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 78,354 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 76,411 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 74,291 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2024 74,194 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2024 74,194 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 71,611 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 69,384 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 69,073 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 64,213 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 52,877 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 52,565 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 38,700 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 24,141 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 USU is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 USU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BD13 USU?

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What year was BD13 USU registered?

BD13 USU is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is BD13 USU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD13 USU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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