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BL13 LHX

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,325 mi
Last recorded106,325 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 106,325 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 106,325 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 100,183 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 100,163 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 96,034 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 84,834 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 84,818 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 80,844 miles

ENGINE OIL LEEK

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFF SIDE STEERING RACK END

Pass 10 Oct 2020 72,478 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 72,463 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2019 64,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 53,556 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, outer coating coming off (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 42,375 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 31,929 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 31,929 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 LHX is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LHX, 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 LHX registered?

BL13 LHX is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 August 2013.

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