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BG13 VVC

2013 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,020 mi
Last recorded119,020 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 VVC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 119,020 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 101,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 90,883 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 78,413 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 67,185 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 61,338 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 55,985 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 55,985 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2018 43,666 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))

Pass 23 Aug 2016 38,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine runs too clean for smoke test

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 VVC is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VVC, 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 VVC registered?

BG13 VVC is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 June 2013.

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