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BG13 SRO

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,321 mi
Last recorded140,321 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 140,321 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2025 130,126 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 124,188 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 124,186 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 117,088 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 117,088 miles

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 111,604 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracking aswell (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 111,512 miles

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

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

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))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracking aswell (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 100,972 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 100,972 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently SAFETY CATCH SEIZED (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2020 90,419 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 74,000 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 74,000 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 May 2018 58,612 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 43,482 miles

All tyres have cracking between treadblocks

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 29,334 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 SRO 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 68.8%.

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 SRO, 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 SRO registered?

BG13 SRO is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 June 2013.

Is BG13 SRO safe to buy?

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