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BJ13 VUT

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,010 mi
Last recorded74,010 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 VUT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 74,010 miles

Both rear tyres badly worn on edges, close to cords being exposed and just on legal limit

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 May 2025 66,367 miles

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))

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

Fail 19 May 2025 66,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

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

Pass 23 May 2024 56,996 miles

Rear tyres perishing slightly

Pass 10 May 2023 47,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2022 39,706 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 30,309 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 30,309 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 29,905 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 28,993 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

front no plate deteriorated - recommend replacement

Pass 21 May 2018 27,683 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing low and on edges

Pass 17 May 2017 24,125 miles

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

nearside wiper blade in poor condition - recommend replacement

tested under wet conditions

Pass 24 May 2016 20,540 miles

emissions test carried out - results to low to record and produce printout

Pass 28 Apr 2016 20,023 miles

front tyres worn edges and slightly cracked tread

nail in offside rear tyre and cracked tread

nearside rear tyre cracked tread

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 VUT is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VUT, 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 VUT registered?

BJ13 VUT is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 May 2013.

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