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BV13 BJF

2013 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,039 mi
Last recorded94,039 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 BJF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 94,039 miles

Rear brakes have a slight imbalance

Pass 18 Feb 2025 88,086 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 86,511 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 86,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside full beam working but poss, bulb in wrong.

Pass 14 Feb 2023 82,368 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 82,362 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 72,663 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 66,182 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 61,435 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 61,435 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 54,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 45,074 miles

advise ns os front tyres on legal limits advise front inner pads low . discs slightly scored

Fail 14 Feb 2018 45,037 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

advise ns os front tyres on legal limits advise front inner pads low . discs slightly scored

Pass 14 Feb 2017 34,930 miles

advise play os r suspension arm close to limits advise rear pads low

Pass 17 Feb 2016 25,523 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 BJF is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BJF, 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 BJF registered?

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

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