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BG13 LNJ

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,005 mi
Last recorded75,005 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 LNJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 75,005 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 70,972 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 66,482 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 66,461 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2022 61,795 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 61,793 miles

Offside Front Outer 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))

Pass 11 May 2021 55,916 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 55,916 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2020 50,496 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 44,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 38,871 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 38,871 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 32,815 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 32,815 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2016 28,135 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 May 2016 28,135 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BG13 LNJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BG13 LNJ, 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

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What year was BG13 LNJ registered?

BG13 LNJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 May 2013.

Is BG13 LNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG13 LNJ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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