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BJ13 ZTU

2013 Kia Sportage

Brown Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,629 mi
Last recorded78,629 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 ZTU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 78,629 miles

FRONT TYRES BALD ON INNER EDGES

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))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 78,629 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

FRONT TYRES BALD ON INNER EDGES

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))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 72,770 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2024 72,770 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 67,768 miles

Nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 63,048 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 63,038 miles

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))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 58,443 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low

front tyres wearing low

Pass 8 Dec 2020 53,238 miles

front track rod end rubbers perished

Pass 13 Dec 2019 49,584 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 44,133 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 39,293 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 27,516 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 18,531 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 ZTU is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Brown 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 ZTU, 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 ZTU registered?

BJ13 ZTU is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 July 2013.

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The MOT history for BJ13 ZTU 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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