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BM02 BLU

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

118,385 mi
Last recorded118,385 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM02 BLU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 118,385 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 104,602 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 91,121 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 75,622 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 75,476 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 61,490 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 55,623 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 53,850 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 45,610 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 36,602 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 27,535 miles

PEDAL RUBBERS STARTING TO DETERIATE.....

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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BM02 BLU is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc 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 BM02 BLU, 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 BM02 BLU registered?

BM02 BLU is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 September 2013.

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