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BV13 GWL

2013 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,377 mi
Last recorded96,377 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 GWL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 96,377 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under tray fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2026 96,377 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2025 90,441 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

play in electronic steering rack

Pass 17 Jun 2024 83,232 miles

Undertray obscuring view to some testable items.

Fail 17 Jun 2024 83,232 miles

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

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

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

Undertray obscuring view to some testable items.

Pass 23 Jun 2023 75,569 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test freshener from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

knocking noise from steering rack

Fail 23 Jun 2023 75,569 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test freshener from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

knocking noise from steering rack

Pass 22 Jun 2022 67,051 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test freshener from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Noise from steering rack area

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 61,121 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 58,937 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

road test carried out for brakes

Pass 30 Jun 2019 53,207 miles

road test carried out for brakes

Fail 29 Jun 2019 53,207 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

road test carried out for brakes

Pass 27 Jun 2018 46,381 miles

rear brake pads look low and discs corroded and worn

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 20 Jun 2017 36,103 miles

exhaust emission trigger point not met

road test carried out for brakes

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 29 Jun 2016 26,345 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 GWL is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 GWL, 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 GWL registered?

BV13 GWL is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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