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BT13 UWK

2013 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,141 mi
Last recorded161,141 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT13 UWK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 161,141 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 161,141 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2024 145,858 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 May 2024 145,858 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2023 129,906 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 129,906 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2022 111,250 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2022 111,250 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 89,750 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 70,540 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 45,054 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 28,499 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear child seat fitted.Seat belt not tested.

Pass 30 Jun 2017 22,327 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 15,060 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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 UWK is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BT13 UWK, 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 UWK registered?

BT13 UWK is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 August 2013.

Is BT13 UWK safe to buy?

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