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BN13 RKZ

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,019 mi
Last recorded116,019 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 RKZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 116,019 miles

Offside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 116,019 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 107,648 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 99,795 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play from steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 94,562 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 87,501 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 87,498 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Low reading (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 78,141 miles

Rear brake disc's corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2021 78,140 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2020 72,703 miles

Rear brake pads low

o/s/f tyre very low

Fail 9 Apr 2020 72,702 miles

Nearside 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))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Middle (7.1.2 (d))

Front & Rear brake pads low

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

o/s/f tyre very low

Pass 9 Apr 2019 62,551 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 52,711 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 43,904 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 43,904 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 34,305 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 34,304 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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BN13 RKZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BN13 RKZ, 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 BN13 RKZ registered?

BN13 RKZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 March 2013.

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The MOT history for BN13 RKZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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