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BJ13 MPE

2013 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,508 mi
Last recorded52,508 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 MPE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 52,508 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 47,968 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 43,647 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 38,569 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face is heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2023 38,476 miles

Offside Front Outer 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))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face is heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 33,026 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2022 33,026 miles

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))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 28,348 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 28,348 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 May 2020 22,501 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 22,365 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 22,363 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 14,496 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 9,839 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 MPE is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJ13 MPE, 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 MPE registered?

BJ13 MPE is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 June 2013.

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