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BT13 MVS

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,792 mi
Last recorded115,792 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT13 MVS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 115,792 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 115,792 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s /r not great either (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 106,699 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 97,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 87,468 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 87,168 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 19 May 2022 76,914 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 65,646 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 59,848 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake requires repair/adjustment (16%)

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 6 Jul 2019 54,302 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 47,560 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 4 Jul 2017 40,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 32,345 miles

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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BT13 MVS is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BT13 MVS, 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 BT13 MVS registered?

BT13 MVS is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 July 2013.

Is BT13 MVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT13 MVS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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