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BJ63 SMO

2013 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,596 mi
Last recorded82,596 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ63 SMO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 82,596 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake travel high

Pass 4 Mar 2025 78,114 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 75,828 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 75,828 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 70,360 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 60,831 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 51,014 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 44,689 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 44,689 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 40,353 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 36,075 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 31,549 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 31,546 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick below .5mm (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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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BJ63 SMO is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BJ63 SMO, 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 BJ63 SMO registered?

BJ63 SMO is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 November 2013.

Is BJ63 SMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ63 SMO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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