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BV13 BHL

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,361 mi
Last recorded144,361 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 BHL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 144,361 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 144,361 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 141,644 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight oil leak from engine sump

Fail 4 Apr 2024 141,644 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight oil leak from engine sump

Pass 12 Apr 2023 135,059 miles

Offside Front Head lamp has light condension within light unit

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2022 127,855 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 120,667 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 19 Mar 2020 116,196 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 106,291 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 98,844 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 90,264 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 81,302 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 BHL is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BHL, 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 BHL registered?

BV13 BHL is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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