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BN13 XJE

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,452 mi
Last recorded97,452 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 XJE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 97,452 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 87,114 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 86,775 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f track rod end securing nut locking pin missing but not insecure

parking brake efficiencies only just met and may need adjustment or repair

Pass 31 Aug 2022 80,113 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 67,869 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 67,869 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 49,418 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 41,057 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 41,055 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 31,704 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 21,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XJE 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 72.7%.

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 XJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN13 XJE registered?

BN13 XJE is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 May 2013.

Is BN13 XJE safe to buy?

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