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BV13 BKA

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,032 mi
Last recorded123,032 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 123,032 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 118,495 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 118,495 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 112,345 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 106,382 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads, both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 98,883 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 91,750 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 5 Oct 2019 86,668 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 79,500 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 72,585 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 63,427 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 34,433 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 34,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 BKA is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BKA, 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 BKA registered?

BV13 BKA is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 April 2013.

Is BV13 BKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV13 BKA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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