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BV13 AAE

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,937 mi
Last recorded122,937 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 AAE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 122,937 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 116,852 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 111,796 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 111,700 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 101,422 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 78,278 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 65,139 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 65,139 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2018 52,004 miles

front brake discs worn

Could not fully inspect rear brakes due to caliper design

Nearside Rear tyre close to limits and cracked in tread pattern

Fail 11 May 2018 51,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Could not fully inspect rear brakes due to caliper design

Nearside Rear tyre close to limits and cracked in tread pattern

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Mar 2017 35,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 9 Mar 2016 20,550 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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BV13 AAE is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White 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 BV13 AAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV13 AAE registered?

BV13 AAE is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 March 2013.

Is BV13 AAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV13 AAE 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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