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BL13 ULK

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

50,726 mi
Last recorded50,726 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 50,726 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 47,980 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 47,974 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 45,797 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 43,795 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 39,830 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 37,192 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak from rear diff

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 37,192 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak from rear diff

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 31,884 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 26,682 miles

Engine Cover And Under Tray Fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2017 20,389 miles

N/S/F tyre worn below 1.6mm of tread on outer edge

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

O/S/F tyre worn below 1.6mm of tread on inner edge

Slight deterioration of both rear tyres evident (surface cracks)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 20,389 miles

N/S/F tyre worn below 1.6mm of tread on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

O/S/F tyre worn below 1.6mm of tread on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight deterioration of both rear tyres evident (surface cracks)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 15,420 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 ULK is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 ULK, 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 ULK registered?

BL13 ULK is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 August 2013.

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