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BL13 HLH

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

128,866 mi
Last recorded128,866 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 HLH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 128,866 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 118,363 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 115,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 110,998 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 106,156 miles

AUX BELT CRACKING

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 17 Aug 2020 96,019 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 96,019 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 85,516 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 69,179 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 54,326 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 38,385 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 HLH is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 HLH, 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 HLH registered?

BL13 HLH is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 August 2013.

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