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BL13 ULN

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,037 mi
Last recorded149,037 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 149,037 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 142,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2022 136,910 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

different tyre size fitted front/rear

Fail 21 May 2022 136,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper corner stuck out (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

different tyre size fitted front/rear

suspected incorrect wheel nut fixing fitted to front wheels. 1 per wheel both sides

Pass 22 May 2021 128,919 miles
Fail 22 May 2021 128,919 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 128,888 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2020 107,114 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides under 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 90,340 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 64,161 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 38,351 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 22,333 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 22,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 ULN is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ULN, 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 ULN registered?

BL13 ULN is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 August 2013.

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