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BL13 JPF

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

119,127 mi
Last recorded119,127 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 JPF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 119,127 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 119,127 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 112,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play dust cover damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 105,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 96,329 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 84,600 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 76,697 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 65,969 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 56,041 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 55,832 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 45,149 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade split

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 JPF is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc 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 JPF, 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 JPF registered?

BL13 JPF is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 August 2013.

Is BL13 JPF safe to buy?

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