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BT62 CAO

2013 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,446 mi
Last recorded132,446 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT62 CAO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 132,446 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 122,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 112,896 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 108,094 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 106,094 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 96,708 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 96,701 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2021 86,960 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear inds faded (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air cleaner

Fail 7 Oct 2021 86,960 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve (1.1.6 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear inds faded (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air cleaner

Pass 9 Oct 2020 75,819 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 75,812 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 64,814 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres worn uneven

screen chipped zone a

Pass 9 Oct 2018 50,295 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt no rear belt check done child seats fitted

both rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Oct 2017 38,418 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt no rear belt check done due to child seats being fitted

Front brake pads worn

front tyres worn uneven

Fail 11 Oct 2017 38,418 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt no rear belt check done due to child seats being fitted

Front brake pads worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres worn uneven

Pass 27 Sep 2016 27,208 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 27,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 15,322 miles

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 CAO is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc 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 CAO, 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 CAO registered?

BT62 CAO is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 January 2013.

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