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BD63 SBU

2013 Kia Sportage

Brown Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,248 mi
Last recorded79,248 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD63 SBU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 79,248 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))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 79,248 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 56,617 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 42,294 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 39,497 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 36,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 34,036 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 32,336 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 30,426 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are wearing on inner edges and are perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2019 30,426 miles

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 Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Tyre bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Cords exposed on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are wearing on inner edges and are perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 27,538 miles

Central Front Upper items removed from view

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked as child seat fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2018 27,538 miles

Central Front Upper items removed from view

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked as child seat fitted

Pass 11 May 2017 25,302 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 23,112 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 23,112 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BD63 SBU is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Brown with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BD63 SBU, 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 BD63 SBU registered?

BD63 SBU is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 December 2013.

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