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BU13 FWO

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,815 mi
Last recorded111,815 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 FWO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2025 111,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. osr caliper seized (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 108,847 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 108,792 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 102,453 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 91,627 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 87,343 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 78,031 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 67,981 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 67,981 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 63,624 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 55,146 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 39,000 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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BU13 FWO is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU13 FWO, 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 BU13 FWO registered?

BU13 FWO is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 May 2013.

Is BU13 FWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 FWO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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