MOT Status
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84,215 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside 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))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and rubber boot split (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
slight play in os and ns steering rack inner joints
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Front Brake Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside Front Brake Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235 55 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside & Nearside Front Steering Rack Inner Joints
Rear Wiper Blade Defective
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside Rear Tyres, 235 55 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Front Brake Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside Front Brake Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235 55 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside & Nearside Front Steering Rack Inner Joints
Rear Wiper Blade Defective
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside Rear Tyres, 235 55 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners/ornaments in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to 3mm bald on inner, perished and cracking exposing the cords 235/55R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to 3mm bald on inner, perished and cracking exposing the cords 235/55R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners/ornaments in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high rectified (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high rectified (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Parking Brake Lever Has Travel It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside Rear Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside & Nearside Rear Position Lamps, Inner Rear Boot Lamps Not Working, Outer Position Lamps Working
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Offside & Nearside Rear Stop Lamps, Inner Rear Boot Lamps Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside Rear Tyres Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ13 VSC is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 VSC, 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 VSC registered?
BJ13 VSC is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 May 2013.
Is BJ13 VSC safe to buy?
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