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BG13 SMU

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,846 mi
Last recorded86,846 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 SMU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 86,846 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 78,508 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 23 Jan 2020 71,242 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 68,257 miles

2 nails in o/s/r tyre

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

front brake disc worn

front brake pads low

Pass 13 Jul 2018 55,167 miles

front wipers smearing

Pass 19 Jul 2017 42,609 miles

Offside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged,no canvas showing

Fail 19 Jul 2017 42,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged,no canvas showing

Pass 8 Aug 2016 33,352 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 SMU is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SMU, 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

How do I check the history of BG13 SMU?

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What year was BG13 SMU registered?

BG13 SMU is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 June 2013.

Is BG13 SMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG13 SMU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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