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BK13 FLA

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

93,828 mi
Last recorded93,828 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK13 FLA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 93,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear wiper split

Pass 31 Jul 2025 89,949 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 87,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & wearing close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & wearing close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 82,991 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Jul 2022 78,639 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 71,812 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 64,861 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 54,477 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 45,370 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

Head lamp level sensors linkage(s) stiff

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 May 2018 45,370 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

Head lamp level sensors linkage(s) stiff

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2017 37,571 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 25,533 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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BK13 FLA is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BK13 FLA, 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 BK13 FLA registered?

BK13 FLA is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 April 2013.

Is BK13 FLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK13 FLA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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