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BG13 VVA

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

203,964 mi
Last recorded203,964 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 203,964 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 196,890 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 190,632 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 175,105 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 175,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

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

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 159,773 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 152,091 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Sep 2019 134,089 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 117,659 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 99,514 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 99,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 78,854 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VVA is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VVA, 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 VVA registered?

BG13 VVA is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 June 2013.

Is BG13 VVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG13 VVA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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