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BN13 TRV

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,618 mi
Last recorded141,618 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 TRV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 141,618 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 133,786 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 131,557 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 130,034 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 115,985 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 115,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 99,120 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 84,024 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 68,528 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 55,731 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 55,697 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2017 48,814 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 48,814 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 40,424 miles

front pads low

front plate wethered

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 TRV is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BN13 TRV, 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 TRV registered?

BN13 TRV is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is BN13 TRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN13 TRV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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