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BV13 BFM

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

96,982 mi
Last recorded96,982 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 96,982 miles

Front Injectors chuffing, unable to fully inspect due to engine covers being fitted

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Pass 7 Apr 2025 95,887 miles

Front oily residue on engine

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Rear exhaust heat shield is slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2024 93,552 miles

Front oily residue on engine

Pass 4 Apr 2023 90,408 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 87,049 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 82,126 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 77,048 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 69,993 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 60,327 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre cracking, 235/55/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt recommend replacement (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 60,327 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre cracking, 235/55/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt recommend replacement (2.2.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 48,429 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 35,603 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 BFM 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 91.7%.

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 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 BFM, 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 BFM registered?

BV13 BFM is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 March 2013.

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