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BM09 AJM

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,834 mi
Last recorded133,834 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM09 AJM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 133,834 miles

Handbrake travel high

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 133,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake travel high

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 125,103 miles

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

Nearside Body damaged

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 125,103 miles

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

Nearside Body damaged

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 115,390 miles

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

Rear Both driveshaft missing

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Prop shaft missing

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated Outer casing missing (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 108,125 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 100,963 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2021 90,351 miles

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

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

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

suspect rear brake pad is thin

Pass 10 Feb 2020 85,628 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 63,213 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 39,973 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 21,041 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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BM09 AJM is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BM09 AJM, 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 BM09 AJM registered?

BM09 AJM is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 March 2013.

Is BM09 AJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM09 AJM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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