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BT62 BYZ

2013 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,675 mi
Last recorded145,675 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT62 BYZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 145,675 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 145,675 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 141,228 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 136,292 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 130,777 miles

Nearside Rear 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 130,777 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 123,551 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 116,719 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 112,939 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 105,226 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 105,226 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2018 93,496 miles

front and rear brake disc surface rust due to standing

Fail 21 Aug 2018 93,496 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front blades split also (3.4 (b) (ii))

front and rear brake disc surface rust due to standing

Pass 31 Aug 2017 92,906 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 92,906 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 82,557 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 59,971 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 59,971 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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BT62 BYZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BT62 BYZ, 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 BT62 BYZ registered?

BT62 BYZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 January 2013.

Is BT62 BYZ safe to buy?

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