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BN13 TEJ

2013 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,321 mi
Last recorded138,321 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 TEJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 138,321 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 138,295 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 123,265 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 123,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 108,397 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 93,663 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 85,526 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2020 75,209 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 58,621 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 58,621 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 47,499 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt dog covers fitted on back seats ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 35,136 miles

Unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 10 Apr 2017 35,136 miles

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

Unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 13 Apr 2016 27,007 miles

both rear tyres have worn to @ 3mm

rear brake pads are @ 60% worn

Fail 13 Apr 2016 27,006 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have worn to @ 3mm

rear brake pads are @ 60% worn

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 TEJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TEJ, 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 TEJ registered?

BN13 TEJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 April 2013.

Is BN13 TEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN13 TEJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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