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BV13 AAZ

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,526 mi
Last recorded98,526 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 98,526 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 92,546 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 92,546 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 84,269 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 84,269 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 76,005 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 75,991 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 66,238 miles

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

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 55,641 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 55,468 miles

Central Front handbrake travel high

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 52,330 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 52,330 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 38,132 miles

both rear tyres are age cracking.

Fail 27 Mar 2018 38,132 miles

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

both rear tyres are age cracking.

Pass 11 Apr 2017 27,726 miles

Front brake disks have lip due to wear

Nearside Front tyre has inner wear

Offside Front tyre has inner wear

Rear wiper blade rubber damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2016 18,969 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 AAZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AAZ, 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 BV13 AAZ registered?

BV13 AAZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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