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BJ13 FKB

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,792 mi
Last recorded56,792 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 FKB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 56,792 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 56,743 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 53,451 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively heat damage to brake disc (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 50,627 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in center of tread ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bush starting to have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracking to outside sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 50,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Headlamp aim too low, have adjusted to correct level (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in center of tread ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Headlamp aim too high, have adjusted to correct level (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bush starting to have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracking to outside sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 48,355 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 46,592 miles

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

front and rear brake disc worn

Pass 16 Nov 2020 44,186 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 41,421 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 38,150 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 32,452 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 24,095 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 18,924 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 18,924 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre Has Nail InTread

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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BJ13 FKB is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BJ13 FKB, 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 BJ13 FKB registered?

BJ13 FKB is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 April 2013.

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