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BJ13 VUB

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

63,783 mi
Last recorded63,783 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 VUB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 63,783 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 59,232 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 55,524 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside app 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 55,523 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside app 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 51,196 miles

wear front brake pads

Pass 2 Nov 2021 46,235 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 46,230 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 42,080 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 42,073 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 38,572 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 33,698 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 30,951 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 26,643 miles

All tyres slightly perished

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 18,862 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 VUB is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black 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 VUB, 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 VUB registered?

BJ13 VUB is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is BJ13 VUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ13 VUB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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