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BV13 BAA

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

154,158 mi
Last recorded154,158 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 BAA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 154,158 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 146,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2023 135,688 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rod inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit lens damaged

Nearside Rear signs of rear brake having been hot

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rod inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 123,831 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 111,549 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 101,589 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres on 3 mm and just starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 88,568 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2017 75,205 miles

Engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2016 63,688 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2016 49,439 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 49,438 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear 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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BV13 BAA is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BAA, 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 BAA registered?

BV13 BAA is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 March 2013.

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The MOT history for BV13 BAA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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