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BF13 GFV

2013 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,007 mi
Last recorded97,007 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 GFV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 97,007 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 97,007 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 90,319 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 90,319 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 84,513 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 77,907 miles

The front brake pads are getting low

Pass 8 Dec 2021 72,025 miles

The front brake discs are worn

The front brake pads are getting low

Pass 9 Dec 2020 67,153 miles

The front brake discs are 50% worn

The front brake discs are worn thin

Pass 21 Jun 2019 57,964 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge(s)/breadth of tread worn close to the legal limit

Offside Front tyre worn on edge(s)/breadth of tread worn close to the legal limit

Offside Rear tyre valve stem damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2018 49,330 miles

Nearside Front windscreen wiper blade is splitting (3.4.b,i)

Nearside Rear passenger's seat has a insecure child seat present (6.2.6,a,ii)

Nearside Rear tyre valve stem is damaged (5.2.3.d,i)

Fail 23 Jun 2018 49,330 miles

Nearside Front windscreen wiper blade is splitting (3.4.b,i)

Nearside Rear passenger's seat has a insecure child seat present (6.2.6,a,ii)

Nearside Rear tyre valve stem is damaged (5.2.3.d,i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2017 39,105 miles

Front windscreen interior mirror has items hanging into the swept area (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front passenger's seat has a child seat present (5.2.1)

Nearside Rear passenger's seat has a child seat secured (5.2.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 30,289 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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BF13 GFV is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GFV, 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 GFV registered?

BF13 GFV is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 March 2013.

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The MOT history for BF13 GFV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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