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BL62 DKJ

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,791 mi
Last recorded112,791 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL62 DKJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 112,791 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Mar 2025 107,128 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 107,123 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 102,417 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 102,407 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 97,661 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 25 Jan 2023 97,661 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 25 Jan 2022 92,687 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 25 Jan 2022 92,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 25 Jan 2021 87,364 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 81,351 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 74,675 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 67,087 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 59,544 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 51,494 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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BL62 DKJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BL62 DKJ, 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 BL62 DKJ registered?

BL62 DKJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 January 2013.

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