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BG13 LWM

2013 Kia Sportage

Brown Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,122 mi
Last recorded118,122 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 LWM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 118,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on legal limit 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 118,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on legal limit 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 110,438 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 110,438 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 103,968 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 98,889 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 91,504 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 91,499 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 84,535 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 69,409 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 56,255 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 42,439 miles

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

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

all tyres are cracking

Pass 8 Jun 2016 28,956 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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BG13 LWM is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Brown with a 1,591cc petrol 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 BG13 LWM, 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 BG13 LWM registered?

BG13 LWM is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 May 2013.

Is BG13 LWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG13 LWM 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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