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BL13 BWG

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,401 mi
Last recorded105,401 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 BWG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 105,401 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 100,890 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 100,890 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 94,894 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 88,880 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 88,880 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 82,481 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 77,071 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 71,795 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 63,341 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 55,005 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 46,272 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 BWG is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL13 BWG registered?

BL13 BWG is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 July 2013.

Is BL13 BWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL13 BWG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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