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BF13 GEJ

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,934 mi
Last recorded119,934 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 GEJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 119,934 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 109,938 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 109,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 101,929 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 95,255 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 95,246 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 90,768 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 86,628 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 86,628 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2019 81,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 76,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2017 71,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 68,414 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 68,414 miles

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

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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BF13 GEJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF13 GEJ, 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 BF13 GEJ registered?

BF13 GEJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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