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BJ13 FKN

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

123,479 mi
Last recorded123,479 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 FKN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 123,479 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 113,341 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 113,303 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 107,110 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 100,765 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 96,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 92,023 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 70,721 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 60,274 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 49,537 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 35,339 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels and tyres

Pass 2 Jun 2016 35,338 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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BJ13 FKN is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FKN, 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 FKN registered?

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

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