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BL13 BWA

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,543 mi
Last recorded88,543 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 BWA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 88,543 miles

secondary bonnet catch stiff

Pass 28 Jun 2024 86,481 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 83,173 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 69,843 miles

Hand brake travel high- on stop

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

No print out due to low diesel emissions

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to view pad thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 64,510 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s rear ()

no exhaust emission print out due to diesel low emission

under cover tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Nov 2020 64,507 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer 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))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s rear ()

no exhaust emission print out due to diesel low emission

under cover tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Nov 2019 57,368 miles

EMMISIONS TOO LOW NO PRINT OUT

Pass 6 Nov 2018 47,991 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 41,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 32,120 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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BL13 BWA is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BL13 BWA, 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 BL13 BWA registered?

BL13 BWA is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 July 2013.

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